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Phalaenopsis Pollination, Seed Pod Care, and Fertilizing

Seed Pod Management

Leave the pollinated flower stem intact; it may produce keikis (baby plants) at nodes. Seed germination requires sterile lab conditions—fungus-dependent in nature.

Fertilizing

Begin dilute fertilizer (¼ tsp per gallon) every other watering now.

Pruning

Do not trim the stem with the seed pod; it may still generate keikis.

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