Al-Sultan Gardens thrive in orchid propagation in Salalah
The Sultanate gardens and farms in Salalah have successfully propagated both locally grown and imported orchid varieties after more than 40 years of experimentation and research. The cultivation began in 1982 using imported seedlings, and today it produces a diverse range of orchid species, including the local variety collected from areas such as Tawi Aater and the Dhofar mountains. Various propagation methods are employed, including tissue culture, stem cuttings, and pseudobulbs, with roots cultivated in media like charcoal and coconut fiber to maintain cleanliness and moisture. Among these, Dendrobium and Oncidium species are the most successful in Dhofar's climate, which ranges from 18 to 32 degrees Celsius in temperature and 60 to 85% in humidity.
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