linuxman Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Hi, My new S.leuco 'Tarnok' has thrown up a flower bud this year. I've read on the web that it is sterile but does anyone know if either the pollen (assuming there is any) or the stigma are fertile? I have read that the ovaries and stigma don't connect correctly so seed production is impossible. So, anyone know differently or should I forget about getting seed and just admire the spectacular flower. Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James O'Neill Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Mine has got a flower coming up as well. A hybrid with it would be....interesting, but I'd say that many people have been trying it over and over, ever since it was discovered, yet you don't hear of any hybrids with it. This is the reason I think it is sterile. Strange plant though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Pico. Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) It isn't sterile but it's difficult to obtain seeds from it. Edited March 21, 2011 by .Pico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchasselblad74 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 It isn't sterile but it's difficult to obtain seeds from it. So i'ts almost sterile, since i'ts difficult... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxman Posted March 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Well I may as well give it a try then. At the last count I had 23 flower buds appearing so there's a bit of a choice. I'll try to find a vigorous plant to give it the best chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxman Posted August 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Thought I may have got some seeds but I've found it didn't take. Anyone have better luck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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