Question
Hello, I'm a senior at the State University of New York at Cobleskill.  I major in Plant Science and I'm currently doing an experiment where I have to mericlone orchids, probably moth orchids.  I am looking for a good 'recipe' for a growing medium in flask.  Do you know where I can find one?  Or do you have any ideas?  I have limited supplies, so I was looking for something simple and for the beginner.  Thank you

Answer
Hi again Jessica!

Located a possible source of information about orchid propagation facilities. Most of them only offer propagating services but a few might sell propagating media. Check this web site: http://www.orchidmall.com/supplies.htm

I still have not located the web site that listed various media recipes but I'll keep an eye open for it and pass it along when I do.

Hope you find something you can use in your experiment.

Jim


Hello Jessica,

Afraid I don't have a recipe handy for culturing or mericloning orchids. I used to have several references for it but cannot locate them.  

You might try checking out this web site: http://orchidsource.com/GB_catalog.html .  It is a commercial flasking media company.  

Sorry I can't be of more help.  Good luck in your search and project. I'll keep an eye out for those sources and if I find them, I'll try to write back with them.

Jim Kawasaki
San Jose, Ca.