Re: Zantedeschia seeds?
- To: p*@att.net, m*@ucdavis.edu
- Subject: Re: Zantedeschia seeds?
- From: J* M*
- Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 22:30:38 -0800
Pam Pierce wrote:
> I am curious to know where Zantedeschia aethiopica is
> pollinated and matures seeds. My understanding is that
> the plants are pollinated by beetles, seeding readily in
> South Africa and in New Zealand, but I don't think I
> have ever seen seeds forming on these plants here in
> California. Has anyone seen this, or can anyone offer
> any other information about where this plant sets seed?
>
> Pam Peirce
Pam,
Several forms of Zantedeschia aethiopica readily set seed in southern
California. My impression is that a number of small insects affect the
pollination, including--but not limited to--beetles. Some forms, like
'Green Goddess' set copious amounts of seed which readily germinates.
John MacGregor
jonivy@earthlink.net
