:o what is a stem prop?
N NYEric Well-Known Member Joined Sep 14, 2006 Messages 49,652 Reaction score 806 Location New York City Apartment Jan 5, 2007 #2 Stem propagation; common in cymbidiums, see also Rebecca Tyson Northen's book.
Kyle Well-Known Member Joined Jun 10, 2006 Messages 805 Reaction score 4 Location Canada Jan 5, 2007 #3 They are really popular in phaleanopsis. Its a way to artificially induce a new plant from a dormant node on a flower spike. It is done in vitro under sterile conditions. Its an easy way to get a few exact copies of a plant. Stem props can't be done with slipper orchids. Kyle
They are really popular in phaleanopsis. Its a way to artificially induce a new plant from a dormant node on a flower spike. It is done in vitro under sterile conditions. Its an easy way to get a few exact copies of a plant. Stem props can't be done with slipper orchids. Kyle