Frequently Asked Questions

Tissue culture (TC) is the science of growing plants in a sterile, nutrient-rich agar medium under controlled conditions. Each plant is started from a tiny piece of meristem tissue, multiplied in lab conditions, then rooted — producing genetically identical, disease-free plants at scale.

Yes — for most commercial crops. TC plants are 100% disease and virus-free, genetically uniform, and produced in larger volumes than conventional propagation allows. They establish faster in the field once acclimatised properly.

We currently produce Musa (banana varieties), Nepenthes, and select orchid genera. See our catalogue for current availability. For other species, use our Species Request form.

For standard species (Musa, Venus Flytrap, Nepenthes ventricosa), minimum is 1 plant for retail orders. For bulk/commercial orders, refer to our B2B page for MOQ and pricing.

Plants are shipped in sterile agar bottles or as hardened plantlets (Stage 3) depending on order type. Agar plants are packed in bubble wrap and foam-lined boxes. Hardened plants are shipped in coir plugs with moisture retention.

Yes — for orders of 50+ plants per species, contact us via our B2B / Cultivate page for custom pricing and delivery timelines.

Yes — all orders are prepaid. We accept UPI, cards, and net banking. GST invoice provided for institutional orders.

Remove from the bottle carefully, wash the agar off the roots under lukewarm water, and place immediately in a sterile substrate (perlite:coir 1:1) in a high-humidity enclosure. See our Acclimatisation Guide for complete step-by-step instructions.

With proper acclimatisation, survival rates are >90% for robust species like Musa and most Nepenthes. More sensitive species and orchids may be 70–85%. Following our acclimatisation guide closely makes the biggest difference.

Typically 4–6 weeks from agar to ambient-humidity environment. Musa varieties are fastest (3–4 weeks); Nepenthes and orchids may take 6–8 weeks to fully harden.

Batch date is shown on the product page and included on the delivery invoice. Contact us with your order number if you need a specific batch certificate.

Our Musa varieties are sourced from meristem-tested mother plants. TC propagation in sterile conditions eliminates systemic viruses that would otherwise pass through conventional cuttings.

Retail orders are dispatched at Stage 3 (rooted plantlets, ready to acclimatise). Bulk commercial orders can be arranged at Stage 2 (multiplying stage) for larger volumes.