Help propagate endangered orchids by learning the techniques in a friendly hands on environment.
Lamina flow cabinet and light box containing jars of germinated seed.
Orchids seedlings ready for deflasking.
Deflasking orchid seedlings.
Caladenia rigida first flowering seedling.
TERRESTRIAL CULTIVATION & SEED PROPAGATION GROUPThe Seed Propagation Group meets once a month, usually on the first Saturday following the monthly meeting. Meetings are held at the Seed Propagation Group leader's home, where a propagation laboratory has been established for use by members. This is a hands on practical meeting where members can use a lamina flow cabinet in sterile conditions to propagate orchids from seed. Meanwhile other members discuss their successes, failures and techniques over afternoon tea. Apart from getting an opportunity to grow some orchids not readily available, the group also undertakes an important conservation role. By learning how to propagate difficult to grow species our knowledge contributes to the establishment of ex-situ populations which can help preserve them. All members are welcome to attend the Seed Propagation Group meetings. The techniques of orchid seed propagation are not difficult, so come along to the meetings and learn the techniques in a friendly atmosphere, using the equipment provided. All orchids are protected. It is illegal to collect plant or seed material from orchids in the wild. |
 ActivitiesTerrestrial Cultivation & Seed Propagation GroupCome along and learn the techniques of growing native terrestrial orchids from seed. As usual there will be opportunities to plate seed and re-plate seedlings, as well as being able to engage in cultivation discussions. The group has two lamina flow cabinets allowing good access to the flasking facilities. As the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation evolves the Committee is monitoring updated advice from the State and Federal Governments.As a result of their Social Distancing Guide and our Members being in the high risk demographic we have a duty of care for their safety and wellbeing.Therefore, the Committee has decided to cancel all meetings and group activities until further notice.We will make decisions for each following month as the situation evolves.Please stay safe.
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 Cultivation Notes If you are interested in growing Australian native terrestrial orchids and would like to know the basics, click on this link to download a copy of the ANOS Vic. Terrestrial Cultivation Notes . (File size: 112Kb).  ContactSeed Propagation Group Leader - Richard Thomson. If you have any questions about the Seed Propagation Group or wish to find out more about the group's activities, contact Richard. Alternatively, become a member of ANOS Vic. to receive your copy of the Bulletin which publishes details about these and other upcoming events. Send E-Mail to Richard Thomson. |