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orchidman77
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Hey folks! Just jumped in the deep end and purchased my (sort of) first flask from Sam--Paph. Prince Edward of York (sanderianum 'Lady in Red' x roth. 'Leo' SM/JOGA)!!! :clap:
Yesterday, I slid the seedlings out of the flask gently and let them soak in water for several hours to loosen the agar. I read so much about the agar on/off debate, with convincing arguments on both sides, but decided in the end to separate the seedlings now. After an hour of careful separation tactics :rollhappy: I had too many seedlings to count and potted them up in a mixture of small Orchiata Bark and Sphagnum. I did this because (1) sphag has antifungal properties and (2) I know sanderianum hybrids normally like to be a little wetter than most multis. Now, they are happily residing by a low-light windowsill to adjust to the real world inside a small plastic frame; the frame has a few cutouts so it's not 100% sealed. The general plan is to wait about 6 months, or however long it takes before I need to repot the babies into more permanent compots.
Please give any and all advice for deflasking beginners! What else is there to do? I've read everything I can to get ready, but when I got that flask in my hand, I realized that there is still so much to learn!
A few pics for your viewing pleasure are attached. Hopefully they'll feel the love and start growing for me!
David
Yesterday, I slid the seedlings out of the flask gently and let them soak in water for several hours to loosen the agar. I read so much about the agar on/off debate, with convincing arguments on both sides, but decided in the end to separate the seedlings now. After an hour of careful separation tactics :rollhappy: I had too many seedlings to count and potted them up in a mixture of small Orchiata Bark and Sphagnum. I did this because (1) sphag has antifungal properties and (2) I know sanderianum hybrids normally like to be a little wetter than most multis. Now, they are happily residing by a low-light windowsill to adjust to the real world inside a small plastic frame; the frame has a few cutouts so it's not 100% sealed. The general plan is to wait about 6 months, or however long it takes before I need to repot the babies into more permanent compots.
Please give any and all advice for deflasking beginners! What else is there to do? I've read everything I can to get ready, but when I got that flask in my hand, I realized that there is still so much to learn!
A few pics for your viewing pleasure are attached. Hopefully they'll feel the love and start growing for me!
David