-----Original Message----- From: rhoades, collin <spiderjerusalem@DOOR.NET> >My Sarcaulon has by far become one of my favorite plants even surpassing my >new Brighamia. I noticed today the I believe it has begun to set seed. One >of the flowers has lost all of its petals and has a large growth. How can I >hand ploinate some of the other flowers. A small paint brush or a piece of tissue or toilet paper rolled up to form a small quill can be used to transfer pollen. I always have used multiple clones but I do think S. vanderietiae will self. Some of the other Sarcos have not selfed for me. > Also how can you tell when the >seeds are ready to be harvested and does the plant shoot off it seeds or >anything I should be aware of. these may be odd questions but I do not know >the ones to ask. The seeds will change color and quickly spiral off into neighboring pots. I find that a bit of white glue put on the top of the awl allows the seeds to mature but keeps them together for easy harvest. Keep Growing Pete Liekkio Seattle Washington pliekkio@connectexpress.com www.connectexpress.com/~pliekkio