Showing posts with label Seed pod watch 2. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Seed pod watch 2. Show all posts

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Phal. amboinensis II with pod and new blooms

After I pollinated Phal amboinensis II I expected it to concentrate all energy on growing a pod. Well, instead it produces two more spikes and opened a flower on each one:



At the same time it started to grow a new leaf and producing bunch of new roots:



Now, the question is - should I cut off the spikes, or cut off the pod, or just let the plant to do its thing and hope for the best?
Any suggestions?

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Another pollination ...

About a week ago I cross-pollinated amboinensis and violacea alba. I didn't think it will work because both flowers were several weeks old and I just wanted to practise.
Violacea flower dropped right next day, but amboinensis bloom is still holding and I can see the signs of starting pod:



It is quite exciting, but I am worried that since the blooms were old - pod might grow empty and it will be just unnecessary stress on the plant.
Anyway, here is what the cross would be if everything works out: