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Every orchid certificate we present is more than just a flower—it is a story of dedication, patience, and exclusivity. It takes years of crossbreeding, nurturing, and finally international recognition before a single orchid can truly be immortalized. That is why every Imperial Orchid is more than a plant—it is an icon of prestige, love, and eternity
Our mission is to create gifts that transcend material value—to celebrate historic moments, honor families, and embody the triumphs of companies. With international licensing and RHS certification, Imperial Orchids proudly delivers heritage, luxury, and authenticity to the world.
Orchid Cultivation Cycle
1. Breeding (Plant Propagation) Breeding is the process of producing plants with new superior traits, either through vegetative or generative methods.
- Vegetative (asexual propagation): Plant multiplication through clonal methods such as splitting or tissue culture (from new shoots, roots, etc.). This method produces plants identical to the parent (clones), ensuring superior traits are directly inherited.
- Generative (sexual propagation): Generative propagation uses seeds resulting from pollination. Its main goal is to create new genetic variation to obtain individuals with better traits than their parents.
Three main techniques include:
- Crossing: Crossing two plants with different traits, such as a disease-resistant plant with a high-yielding one, to combine their superior characteristics.
- Selfing (self-pollination): Pollinating using pollen and stigma from the same flower or plant. This maintains genetic purity or stabilizes certain traits.
- Sibling Crossing: Crossing plants closely related by lineage (e.g., from the same parent).
- This strengthens specific traits but may reduce genetic diversity.
Each method requires approximately 3–8 months to produce orchid pods ready for culture.
2. Laboratory Stage In laboratories, especially using tissue culture techniques, plants are propagated in vitro (under sterile, controlled conditions).
Benefits of this stage include:
- Rapid mass production of seedlings.
- Producing seedlings free of pests and diseases.
- Preserving the superior traits of the parent plant.
High sterilization standards are essential—every component and tool must be sterile. Failure to follow SOPs properly carries a high risk of failure.
From orchid seed sowing to acclimatization readiness requires 1–2 years, with stages as follows:
- Seed sowing to green seedling growth: 2–5 months.
- First thinning/subculture (Sub 1) until crowded: 4–6 months.
- Second thinning/subculture (Sub 2) to final transfer: 4–6 months.
- Final waiting period until acclimatization readiness: 4–10 months.
3. Acclimatization A crucial stage after laboratory propagation.
Tissue-cultured seedlings are fragile due to their adaptation to sterile, high-humidity environments.In this phase, seedlings are transferred from culture bottles to planting media under open-air conditions to gradually adapt. Failure rates can reach 80–100% if SOPs are not properly followed, due to drastic environmental changes between terrarium and open-air conditions.
4. Enlargement and Flowering Once seedlings adapt successfully, further care is provided until the plants mature.
- Enlargement: Care to ensure healthy, robust plant growth. Orchid enlargement for flowering readiness requires 2–4 years, depending on maintenance and orchid type.
- Flowering: The phase where plants show their reproductive ability (blooming and fruiting). At this stage, superior traits such as flower color, fruit size, disease resistance, or productivity can be observed. Flowering for breeding stock takes 3–6 months, depending on care and orchid variety.
5. Registration (Naming) If a cultivated plant proves superior and distinct from existing varieties, the final step is official registration.
This is done through authorized institutions, such as the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) internationally. Registration ensures the variety receives an official name and legal protection, granting the breeder recognition and rights.
Orchid Cultivation Diagram and Required Time
Orchid Judging Criteria
1. Plant Health
a. Free from pests and diseases (fresh green leaves, healthy roots, sturdy stems).
b. Good vegetative growth (leaves are undamaged, not mottled unless naturally variegated).
c. Roots are healthy, greenish-white, with active growing tips.
2. Flower Shape
a. Symmetrical and proportional.
b. Flower shape meets the species/hybrid standard.
c. Sepals and petals are not deformed, curled, or broken.
d. Labellum (lip) is fully open and harmonious with the rest of the flower.
3. Flower Size
a. Matches the standard for the type (larger size is generally more valued).
b. Thick, full, and firm in texture, not thin or limp.
4. Flower Color
a. Bright, fresh, vivid, and evenly distributed color.
b. No fading or irregular blotches.
c. Beautiful color contrast and combination, especially in hybrids.
5. Quantity & Arrangement of Flowers
a. Many flowers on a single spike.
b. Flowers are neatly arranged, symmetrical, and not overlapping.
c. Flowers bloom simultaneously.
6. Flower Spike (Inflorescence)
a. Straight, strong, and not bent.
b. Flower position is proportional to the plant.
7. Flower Durability
a. Long blooming period (longevity).
b. Flowers do not wilt quickly.
8. Distinctiveness & Uniqueness
- Rare or unique variety.
- Possesses special qualities (fragrant aroma, special color pattern, rare shape).
Example (official orchid competitions, such as APO – Asia Pacific Orchid Conference or national contests):
Typical Pointing System (Total: 100 points):
- Flower shape: 30–40%
- Color & pattern: 20–30%
- Flower size: 15–20%
- Quantity & arrangement of flowers: 10–15%
- Overall plant health & appearance: 10–15%
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