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Specific Families and Genera => Pleione and Orchidaceae => Topic started by: Kevin on April 16, 2013, 10:37:48 AM

Title: Pleione pollen question.
Post by: Kevin on April 16, 2013, 10:37:48 AM

Hi,

Now that spring is finally here (in London, UK anyway) my Pleione have finally decided to start growing.

I was wondering if there is an optimum time to harvest pollen from Pleione flowers? Could one harvest pollen a day after the flower has opened or is it advisable to wait for a few days? Does it vary from species to species (and therefore hybrid to hybrid)?

Any thoughts would be great.

Regards,
Kevin

Title: Re: Pleione pollen question.
Post by: Paul Cumbleton on April 16, 2013, 09:07:33 PM

Hi Kevin,
I usually leave the flower for about 5 days after it has fully opened before harvesting pollen. This is based on original advice given me by Ian Butterfield and it seems to work well for all Pleione

Cheers
Paul

Title: Re: Pleione pollen question.
Post by: Kevin on April 17, 2013, 10:06:54 AM

That's great Paul,

Thanks for the advice.

Regards,
Kevin