Node culture in soil

Preparing the nodes

We have tried the following technique with Phaius tankervilleae and it works very good. One of our course participants successfully propagated his Phalaenopsis in peat. You can have a look at a photo of his young Phalaenopsis and his procedure when you click on the button below.

Suitable are nodes, which you cut with 3cm below and above of the eye on the flower stalk. It is very important to us a very sharp knife because otherwise the tissue will be hurt to much.

Next you have to remove the bract covering the node carefully.

Place the nodes in soil

Place the prepared node in soil horizontal, the node should be on the highest point.

place node
nodes in soil

Moisten it well and close the box with plastic foil like the picture below shows.

close the box with plastic foil
closed box containing the nodes

Further care

Place the box with the nodes on a bright warm place and prevent direct sun. Check them every 3-4 days if they are moisten enough.

fresh Phaius tankervilleae node
fresh nodes
Phaius tankervilleae node 4 weeks later
4 weeks later
Phaius tankervilleae node further 4 weeks later
further 4 weeks later
Phaius tankervilleae node further 2 weeks later
further 2 weeks later

Author: Thomas Ederer