Pollinating Ping to itself ?

Pollinating Ping to itself ?#313877

By Hungry Plants -  Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:28 am
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- Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:28 am #313877

I have a p. Moctezuma that has a flower on it. I just saw a second fower getting ready to open. Can I use one flower to pollinate the other on the same plant? If so how would I go about it?

Thanks for any and all help.

Re: Pollinating Ping to itself ?#313879

By KategoricalKarnivore -  Mon Apr 16, 2018 2:35 am
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- Mon Apr 16, 2018 2:35 am #313879

A lot of Pings aren’t self fertile but you might as well give it a try. Take the pollen from under the stigma flap and spread it on top of the flap. You can use the same flower or another one.

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A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in--what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars.
Victor Hugo, Les Misérables

Re: Pollinating Ping to itself ?#313895

By Hungry Plants -  Mon Apr 16, 2018 5:54 pm
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- Mon Apr 16, 2018 5:54 pm #313895

Ok thanks KK. How long befor I know it worked ?

Re: Pollinating Ping to itself ?#313896

By KategoricalKarnivore -  Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:20 pm
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- Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:20 pm #313896

Depends on the species. You’ll only know if it worked if you get seeds that germinate. Sometimes they make seeds that aren’t fertile. Sometimes they swell up like they are full of seeds then crack open and are empty. I’ve had them take like 2 months to crack open and then nothing inside. It’s all just up to chance if it will work or not.

A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in--what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars.
Victor Hugo, Les Misérables

Re: Pollinating Ping to itself ?#313904

By Hungry Plants -  Tue Apr 17, 2018 12:55 am
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- Tue Apr 17, 2018 12:55 am #313904

ok thanks...best way to collect the pollen?

Re: Pollinating Ping to itself ?#313905

By KategoricalKarnivore -  Tue Apr 17, 2018 1:02 am
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- Tue Apr 17, 2018 1:02 am #313905

I use a small paintbrush and insert it under the flap and give it a little twist. Then spread the pollen on top of the flap. Pretty simple just make sure you have good eyes to see with. lol Some people use a toothpick instead.

A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in--what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars.
Victor Hugo, Les Misérables

Re: Pollinating Ping to itself ?#313907

By Hungry Plants -  Tue Apr 17, 2018 1:27 am
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- Tue Apr 17, 2018 1:27 am #313907

I think I have a brush that will work perfectly. Thanks.

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