Hey Guys,
I have a couple of Astrophytum crosses cooking. Some of the crosses obviously didn't take (the flowers fell off the plant a few days after flowering). However, some stayed on the plant for a few weeks, slowly enlarging. The first one fell off yesterday. Should I wait for the capsule to dry before investigating, or should I open it up while it is still soft and succulent?
Is my Astrophytum asterias fruit ripe?
Is my Astrophytum asterias fruit ripe?
I'll grow it as long as it doesn't have glochids. Gaudy flowers a plus.
Re: Is my Astrophytum asterias fruit ripe?
If the fruit splits open and or falls off, you can open it up and clean the seeds.
I prefer to wash them in water and let them sit dry for at least a week or two before sowing but I think Astros will germinate straight from the fruit if conditions are right.
I prefer to wash them in water and let them sit dry for at least a week or two before sowing but I think Astros will germinate straight from the fruit if conditions are right.
Forget the dog...Beware of the plants!!!
Tony
Tony