Bob H Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 I have a binata dichotoma that appears to be about to flower. Is it worth letting it flower or should I nip it out? It is a newish plant for me. Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-Rah Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 The flowers are quite pretty and the plant doesnt seem to suffer for flowering. Cut the stems off when finished to avoid having seedlings popping up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob H Posted May 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 Thanks Rob. Does the seed germinate freely then? Is it worth my raising some seedlings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aidan Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 D. binata is another of the "weeds" similar to D. capensis. How many would you like??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob H Posted May 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 I see, thanks for the warning Aidan. I think I shall try and catch a few before they touch down :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 D.binata will only set seed though if you have other seperate clones about. I believe it does not self pollinate. If you happen to have any of the other binata varieties around such as the t form or multifida then care should be taken as all these cross freely and will result in binata plants cropping up in every pot in your greenhouse. Not as difficult to controll as U. subulata however! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob H Posted May 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 I've only the one plant of binata, and my other Drosera are not flowering at the moment, although a binata x filliformis would be nice!! :-) So you think I'll not get seed, or not much anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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