| Name: Rare Yellow Octopus Orchid Seeds - for Home Garden Planting | Exotic Flowering Plants
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| Quantity: 100pcs, 200pcs, 500pcs, 1000pcs |
| Days to Germination: 14-30 days |
| Sowing: Surface sow, lightly cover with soil; keep moist and warm (70-75°F / 21-24°C) |
| Light Preference: Partial shade to filtered sunlight |
| Plant Height: 12-24 inches (30-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) apart |
| Planting Zones: USDA Zones 9-11 (or grown as a houseplant in cooler climates) |
| Harvest: Blooms appear in 1-2 years (slow-growing orchid species) |
| Soil Requirements: Well-draining, rich in organic matter (orchid mix or peat-based soil) |
| Uses: Ornamental, home gardens, containers, greenhouse cultivation |
| Latin Name: Prosthechea cochleata (syn. Encyclia cochleata) - "Octopus Orchid" |
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Planting Steps:
- 1. Soak seeds in water for 24 hours (optional).
- 2. Sow in sterile orchid mix or sphagnum moss.
- 3. Maintain high humidity (cover with plastic).
- 4. Provide indirect light and consistent moisture.
- 5. Transplant seedlings after 6-12 months.
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