Re: [aroid-l] Alocasia portei
- Subject: Re: [aroid-l] Alocasia portei
- From: "Julius Boos" j*@msn.com
- Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2003 19:16:19 -0400
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Subject: Re: [aroid-l] Alocasia portei
If it is fertile (is this not a hybrid??) just take the pollen from the
spadix an older bloom using a moist squirrel-hair brush and apply it to the
female (lowest) portion of the spadix of ANOTHER and younger bloom that is
JUST beginning to open (use a razor blade to carefully cut the spathe and so
expose the spadix), then enclose the whole bloom w/ saran (plastic) wrap to
keep the moisture in for a few days-one week, (do NOT keep the plant in the
full sun). Let us know if you have success!
Good Luck,
Julius> Hi Everybody,
> I have an Alocasia portei flowering in my garden.
> What is the best way to pollinate this flower?
> I appreciate every answer.
> Many thanks.
> Best Regards
> Peter
>
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