Orchid pollination time and method

Orchid pollination method

Orchids are insect-pollinated flowers, which rely on insects or wind for pollination. If it is rainy, artificial pollination can also be used to achieve the purpose. Orchids are not self-pollinating. Orchidaceae plants are mainly cross-pollinating, and most of them are pollinated by symbiotic insects.

Best time to pollinate orchids

One to two weeks after orchid pollination, if the stigma becomes thicker and the petals droop and curl inward, it means that the pollination is successful. It will take about half a year or even a year for the fruit to mature.

Orchid Pollination Method

Artificial pollination of orchids requires choosing the right time. The pollen just after flowering has the strongest germination ability. It is best to pollinate about 3-4 days after flowering. When the temperature is high on sunny days, the fruit set rate after pollination will be relatively high.

Artificial pollination: When artificially pollinating orchids, choose male flowers on the opposite plant, use a small brush to gently apply pollen on them, and then gently apply pollen on the stigma of the female flower.