Question : Asexual Reproduction in Orchids?
Can someone explain to me Asexual Reproduction in Orchids
- asked by FORZA MU
All Answers:
Answer #1
Asexual Reproduction The most up-to-date method is that of Tissue Culture.
First, tissue is taken from the growing point of the parent plant. This tissue
is cut into tiny pieces and put them on the culture medium and kept on shaking
while being in the container. In time, these tiny pieces of tissue will form
roots and shoots and become tiny plants. These tiny plants continue to grow and
finally become adult plants after transplanted to individual pots. However, no
matter whether we use seeds or tissue culture for reproduction, we need to have
a high level of technology, appropriate equipment as well as an aseptic
environment. Needless to say, such requirement is not within the reach of the
average orchid grower's budget or capability. Hence his only hope is perhaps to
wait for the rare opportunity of having a shoot appear from a stem or from
between a leaf and the roots. Some orchid growers apply hormones to stimulate
the plant to produce new shoots.
- answered by curious cook
Answer #2
Aside from mericloning (the method described above), the most common types are
divisions and keikis.Divisions can be taken from a sympodial plant, cutting the
horizontal rhizome between the foliage fans or pseudobulbs. This is the only
way to asexually reproduce the Cyprepediums, Paphiopedilums, and Phragmipediums-
mericloning doesn't work for them.Keikis are most common on Phalaenopsis- when
the Phal is finished blooming, sometimes a baby plant will form on the end of
the flower spike (like a spider plant). These can be cut off and potted up once
they're big enough.
- answered by Megan S
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