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Malmgren Modified Terrestrial Orchid Medium

  • Product ID: M534

Introduction:

Contains the macro- and micronutrients and organic constituents as described by Malmgren (1996). Without sucrose and agar.

M534 Malmgren Modified Terrestrial Orchid Medium Without Sucrose and Agar


Properties

Form: Powder
Appearance: Gray to Black
Application: Orchid Cultur
Solubility: Water
Typical Working Concentration: 21.84 g/L
Storage Temp: 2-8° C
Storage Temp of Stock Solution: Preparation of concentrated solutions is not recommended as insoluble precipitates may form.
Other Notes: Contains the macro - and micronutrients and organic constituents as described by Malmgren (1996) . Does not contain Sucrose or Agar.
Formula (mg/L)
Calcium Phosphate, Tribasic 75
Na2 EDTA.2H2O 37.26
Ferrous Sulfate.7H2O 27.8
Magnesium Sulfate, Anhydrous 97.69
Manganese Sulfate.H2O 1.54
Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic 75
Activated Charcoal 1000
D-Biotin 0.05
Casein, Enzymatic Hydrolysate 400
Folic Acid 0.5
Glycine (Free Base) 2
myo-Inositol 100
Nicotinic Acid (Free Acid) 5
Pineapple Powder 20,000
Pyridoxine.HCl 5
Thiamine.HCl 10

Application Notes
Plant Tissue Culture Tested
Plant species: Terrestrial orchids including Paphiopedilum, Cypripedium, and Phragmipedium This medium is a good seed sowing medium for many terrestrial orchid species. Originally developed for Cypripedium, this medium is also used for germination of Phragmipedium and Paphiopedilum. Germination may be enhanced by includi ng 50 ml of Coconut Water (C195) per liter of medium.


References
Malmgren, S. 1996. In: C. Allen, Editor, North American Native Terrestrial Orchids. Propagation and Production Conf. Proc., pp 63 - 71.

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