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This large variety of cattleya orchid was artificially pollinated by me. I got the seeds but I did not think the seeds were viable, well most of them were not anyhow cos it didn’t mature long enough, cos it only lasted for less than six months on the plant before it started to open up. I think they need around one year or so perhaps ? I tried to germinate the seeds using natural method anyhow, versus the lab method. It did not work at all. It is know that it is difficult to germinate orchid seeds, even in the wild. The seeds in the pod are in millions I think in number. This particular cross of orchid seems to be a hardy type, compared to others I managed to kill , with too much love. Anyway, I hope to see it flowering again and I would try to pollinate again, cross if I could get another cattleya. I do not think it could pollinate with other orchids. I have Moth Orchid flowering atm, which has been producing flowers for me year after year. It has even produced some keiki, or small mini plants on the stem of the flower. I have been trying to do for years. But this year, I think I might get two mini plants off the plants naturally. Talking about a surprise !!! I would post the videos when I get a chance to take some shots of the keiki of the Phalanopsis orchid.