Description
Expiration Standard: 3 Years from the manufacture date.
Storage Conditions: Store at room temperature, unless the medium is prepared. If the medium is prepared, store it at 2-8 °C and away from direct light.
Orchid Maintenance Media (OMM) is meticulously formulated to support orchid species’ sustained growth and development during the replate stage. This medium is designed to provide essential nutrients, ensuring the robust health of orchids throughout their cultivation process. Including charcoal aids in absorbing impurities, promotes a cleaner growing environment, and enhances root and shoot growth. This medium is ideal for hobbyists and professional growers aiming for healthy and vibrant orchid plants.
The Benefits of Orchid Maintenance Media
- Nutrient-rich formula supplies all nutrients necessary for optimal growth and development, ensuring healthy and vigorous orchids.
- Contains charcoal to absorb toxins and impurities, maintaining a cleaner environment for orchid roots and promoting better overall plant health.
- Formulated to enhance root and shoot growth, providing balanced nutrition for complete plant development.
- Suitable for various orchid species and stages of growth, particularly effective during the plating stage.
- The simple preparation process makes it easy to use and accessible for professional and hobbyist growers.
How To Use OMM
Follow the given steps to prepare the tissue culture media using PCT’s Orchid Maintenance Media:
- Measure 800 ml of distilled water in a beaker.
- Add 27.36 grams of Orchid Maintenance Media, 30 grams of sugar, and PPM™ (1-2 ml/L) and stir thoroughly until all components are dissolved.
- Add distilled water to bring the total volume to 1000 ml.
- Adjust the solution’s pH to 5.4 to 5.8 using a pH meter and appropriate pH adjusters.
- Add a gelling agent (6-8 g/L of agar or 3-4 g/L of Gellan Gum) to the solution while stirring continuously.
- Autoclave the prepared medium to sterilise at 121°C and 15 psi for 20 minutes.
- Allow the medium to cool before pouring it into culture vessels.
Your media is ready!
Use the prepared medium to replate orchid cultures as required. Following these steps ensures that your orchids receive the best possible care and nutrition, promoting healthy growth and vibrant blooms.
