Sowing and propagation

The seed of Paphiopedilum is very small, and the embryo in the seed is not fully developed, so ordinary sowing and reproduction is more difficult

If we want to sow and propagate Paphiopedilum, we need very professional technical support. First, we need to use the culture medium to cultivate the embryo of Paphiopedilum seeds in a sterile test tube. After the seeds of Paphiopedilum germinate in the test tube, they need to be divided and transplanted for 2-3 times. When the seedlings of Paphiopedilum grow to about 3cm high in the test tube, the test tube can be removed for cultivation. It takes 4-5 years for Paphiopedilum, which is propagated by sowing, to bloom

Ramet propagation

Propagation of Paphiopedilum by ramet propagation is a common method, which is more suitable for family planting

Ramet propagation requires a Paphiopedilum with more than 5-6 leaf clusters. Potted Paphiopedilum can ramet once every 2-3 years. Paphiopedilum has a short dormancy period after flowering, so we need to use this short dormancy period to ramet

First, pour out the Paphiopedilum as the mother plant from the basin, carefully remove the soil attached to the root, and be careful not to hurt the tender and new buds of Paphiopedilum. Then separate the plants, each with 2-3 buds. The thick new buds can be divided into a single plant, and the small tender buds and old buds can be divided into one plant. In this way, the divided plants can be planted into the flowerpot. The soil should be fertile soil, such as rotten leaf soil. After planting, the flowerpot should be placed in a dark place, so that the roots of the divided plants can be easily recovered