Philaenopsis orchid pollination help

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  1. Wardy

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    20150414_180948.jpg 20150414_180938.jpg 20150414_180931.jpg 20150414_180915.jpg Hi I tried to pollinate my philaenopsis orchids 2 weeks ago. I think they have been pollinated but I'm not sure. Is there a way to tell if it has been pollinated?
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Dunno, mate, its not something I've tried.
    Bearing in mind I'd probably really struggle to rear any resulting seed, it doesn't seem worth it.:smile:
     
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      If any seed pods form. That's the only way.

      I agree. Here's a useful video that may help though...............

       
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      Thanks for the answers, I thought I would give it a go for fun, I tried once before but they just fell off.
       
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        Just an update, all the flowers have fallen off now.
         
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