RE: Cephalotus pollination

John Phillips (phillips@library.ucsf.edu)
Fri, 17 May 96 08:21:50 CST

In Message Fri, 17 May 1996 01:56:21 -0700,
Chris Marsden <100620.2156@CompuServe.COM> writes:

>Dear All,
> I have a Cephalotus that has just started to form it's first flower bud.
>Does anyone know whether it will produce viable seed if I self-pollinate it or
>should I just cut it off?
>
>Regards,
>
>Toby Marsden
I was successful at pollinating my Cephalotus last year. I used a tiny sable
watercolour brush. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to get any of the
seeds to germinate. As to whether Cephalotus self-pollinates or not, I have
no idea.
Happy growing,
John Phillips Email: phillips@library.ucsf.edu
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