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Post by Brian Barnes on Jul 11, 2008 9:52:49 GMT
Hello all! Here's a few shots of my Heliamphora heterodoxa X minor in flower. I love the light pink coloration....Enjoy! Happy Growing, Brian.
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Post by jfowler on Jul 11, 2008 12:17:42 GMT
That is beautiful, Brian. I've always thought that Heliamphora has one of the most attractive flowers of all of the CPs.
Jim
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Post by Brian Barnes on Jul 11, 2008 12:28:39 GMT
Thanks Jim! Actually, I'm going to attempt self-pollination, since the flower has been open about a week.... Do you know if that is possible with this genus? Happy Growing, Brian.
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Post by kby on Jul 11, 2008 18:53:24 GMT
Looks great, Brian. My understanding is yes it's possible, but the stamens on a particular flower mature after the pistil on that same flower is no longer receptive, so you have to use the stamens from one flower to pollinate a younger flower. I think it's in Barry's FAQ.-kby
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Post by sarracenialover on Jul 17, 2008 20:11:46 GMT
which means that you have to cross- pollinate
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Post by kby on Jul 18, 2008 16:50:57 GMT
I usually think of cross-pollination as requiring two separate plants as opposed to just two different flowers on the same plant. I may have also seen it as referring to different genetic clones being required as the parents, but I'm less clear on that.
However, I'm in error that it's in Barry's FAQ. I must have read it some place else.-kby
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Post by Brian Barnes on Jul 18, 2008 19:07:29 GMT
Hey kby, No problem...I've had a few Heliamphora growers tell me it is possible, but the number of viable seed produced decreases drastically. I'll give it a shot and keep everyone posted on the results. Happy Growing, Brian.
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Post by nivaldofalcao on Aug 25, 2008 16:35:09 GMT
beautiful
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Post by coline on Feb 27, 2013 5:09:52 GMT
So, how did this pollination ended up Mr. Barnes, did it make seeds and then the plantlets?
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