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Terrestrial (Cypripedium) Orchid Medium

  • Product ID: T842

Introduction:

Contains a modification of the macro- and micronutrients, glucose, and agar as described by Steele (1996).
Contains 600 mg/L Calcium Nitrate and 200 mg/L Casein. Without Ammonium Nitrate.

T842 Terrestrial (Cypripedium) Orchid Medium


Properties

Form: Powder
Appearance: White to Yellow Powder
Application: Orchid Culture
Solubility: Partially Soluble in Water
Typical Working Concentration: 27.44 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 a modification of the macro- and micronutrients, glucose, and agar as described by Steele (1996).
Contains 600 mg/L Calcium Nitrate and 200 mg/L Casein
Without Ammonium Nitrate
pH = 4.75 - 5.75
Formula (mg/L)
Ammonium Citrate 19
Boric Acid 0.5
Calcium Nitrate 600
Cupric Sulfate.5H2O 0.025
Ferric Ammonium Citrate 25
Magnesium Sulfate, Anhydrous 97.69
Manganese Sulfate.H2O 1.54
Molybdic Acid, Sodium Salt.2H2O 0.02
Potassium Chloride 100
Potassium Iodide 0.1
Potassium Nitrate 200
Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic 200
Zinc Sulfate.7H2O 0.5
Agar 6000
Casein, Enzymatic Hydrolysate 200
D-Glucose 20,000

Application Notes
Plant Tissue Culture Tested
Plant species: Cypripedium and other terrestrial orchid species


References
Steele, WK. 1949. In: C. Allen, Editor, North American Native Terrestrial Orchids. Propagation and Production Conf. Proc., pp 11-26. (Revised 3/2007)

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