Centenial seed pollination
This article introduces the experience of succulent plants, Centenial seed pollination (seed collection chapter), and the details are as follows:
Pollination of Centenial is relatively easy, mainly because it self-pollinates, which simplifies the process. However, collecting seeds after pollination also requires knowledge for plant enthusiasts. Those unfamiliar with pollination can refer to the following link, and for those who have already pollinated, let's directly look at seed collection.
【Centenial Pollination】: How to care for Centenial succulents (pollination chapter)
【Seed Collection】:
1. The time from pollination to maturity of Centenial seeds is usually about 1.5 months. When mature, the skin becomes translucent, faintly revealing the red seeds inside. As the seed pod matures, the leaf stalk will gradually wither, which is the best time to pick the seed pod.
2. Even when the Centenial seed pod is mature, it does not burst open like a five-pointed star. However, in overly dry conditions, the seed pod may also open, causing seeds to leak out. Therefore, if the seed pod is not collected in time, it can be protected with a paper bag beforehand. (Come up with your own methods for specific operations, as there is no specific plan.)
3. The early-picked seed pod still contains a lot of moisture, so it can be placed in a box to wait for it to dry on its own, which also allows the seeds to mature further.
4. The dry seed pod with the leaf stalk removed. (At this time, the seed pod is dry and open, and a small amount of seeds can be seen falling into the box containing the seed pod.)
5. The pistil of Centenial is usually composed of five petals stuck together, with mature seeds in each petal.
6. A failed pollination pod will be shriveled, with little or no seeds inside, mostly seed coats, and no germination ability.
7. Using forceps, one petal at a time, open the successfully pollinated seed pod, which is full of seeds. (At this point, the seed pod is dry, making it easy to separate the seeds, which is also beneficial for seed storage later on.)
8. The unique wine-red seeds of Centenial are relatively large among Sedum seeds but still smaller than half the size of sesame seeds.
9. Place the seeds on white paper, tilt the paper, and gently tap the surface. The mature seeds, being heavier than the seed coats, will automatically roll down. This初步 separates the seed coats from the seeds.
10. Patiently collect the seeds into a seed bottle. This completes the initial collection of Centenial seeds. (The specific collection method varies from person to person, so let your imagination run wild and do it yourself.)
The above () introduces a comprehensive method for Centenial pollination (seed collection chapter), hoping to solve your problems with green plants by offering a few suggestions.