The orchid is a flower that has been known for a long time. Many peoples were fascinated by the beauty of the orchid and tried to grow a culture in their homeland. Thanks to the original appearance, the variety of colors of the petals, the orchid still captivates the hearts of many people.

 The orchid has its own peculiarities in cultivation, which cannot be neglected. It is not worth growing seeds in standard containers that are suitable for ordinary home plants, since this will not bring the desired result. The most suitable option would be specialized glass containers by the type of flasks that can be screwed with a lid. It is very important to pre-sterilize the dishes before germinating seeds in it.

 In order for cultivation to be effective, a nutrient medium is needed, which is sphagnum moss or agar-agar, giving the culture various polysaccharides to ensure the development of the seed. It is correct to use an exclusively sterile substrate so that future sprouts are absolutely healthy and do not die from fungi or harmful bacteria that contain both moss and algae, where agar-agar is extracted.

 To ensure the purity of the substrate, moss must be kept in warm water, where a pest control drug is added. If we are talking about agar-agar, then it is recommended to boil it, bringing it to a jelly-like state, and then, without cooling, pour it into flasks. For optimal seed germination, it is also necessary to add appropriate additives (fructose and glucose), plug everything with a cork and boil the contents for at least half an hour.

 For those who wish to use a simpler option, you can purchase a substrate having the form of a hydrogel, which forms the basis. Creating an environment in which orchid seeds will grow, it is important to saturate it with sugars and other substances.

 It is important to monitor the sterility of the substrate, which is achieved thanks to the closed container and the correct temperature regime. Before sowing, it is worth checking how well the soil was prepared. If after five days the contents of the closed container have not changed their appearance, then you can start the procedure. If mold appears on the substrate, you will have to re-sterilize the contents.

 As soon as everything is ready, you can sow the seeds, which have also been previously disinfected with a hypochlorite calcium solution for about 10 minutes.

 The process of planting seeds has a number of features related to the protection of the seed material from damage by pathogenic spores. 

 The process occurs in this way:

 -a pot of water is placed on the stove and brought to a boil;

 -the gas power is set to a minimum capable of maintaining constant vaporization;

 -a grill is installed on top of the pan;

 -a container with a substrate is placed on the grid;

 -using a sterile pipette, the seeds must be removed from the chloride solution where they were disinfected;

 -over steam from a pipette, seeds are introduced into containers with a substrate.

It is necessary to plant the seed material as soon as possible, so as not to spoil it by exposure to high temperatures. As soon as all the seeds are placed in their containers, they must be tightly sealed with sterile cotton wool.

 During this period, it is necessary to arrange suitable conditions for the seeds, setting the temperature within 18-23 degrees and organizing constant light from 12 to 14 hours a day.

 Growing orchids from seeds is not an easy task, so it is very important to accurately perform all the steps without neglecting any advice and requirement. When planting seed material in the substrate, it is necessary to prepare all the tools in advance, disinfect them and isolate them from everything that can cause contamination. Therefore, the germination tanks, pipette and substrate must be carefully checked and prepared.

 Properly planted seeds can germinate in the period from three months to a year. On average, in a year from the moment of placing seeds in the substrate, it is possible to obtain ready-made sprouts that are able to grow in ordinary soil. The planting of young sprouts should be carried out as carefully as possible so as not to damage the immature plant. The best option for removing each sprouted seedling from the substrate is a washout procedure. In this case, water is poured into the container where the seeds grew, and the contents are shaken, making it easy to separate the seedling from the germination mixture.

 It is desirable to plant the seedlings in the ground, consisting of crushed tree bark, it is best if it is a pine. Another suitable option for this is sphagnum moss. As in the case of planting any houseplant, a drainage layer should be placed on the bottom of the dishes, which can be made up of any materials at hand.

 As soon as the procedure for transferring seedlings to a new location is completed, it is necessary to create optimal growth conditions.

 Humidity should be brought to the value that is familiar and comfortable for adult orchids – 60%. Temperature and lighting indicators should not be changed yet, they remain the same as they were at the time of germination of seeds.

 As soon as the orchid takes root in a permanent place of growth, you will need to wait at least three more years until the plant blooms.

 Tips from experienced flower growers, video materials, literature — all this will help to get a very beautiful plant at home, which will delight with its gorgeous flowering for a long time.