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How to pollinate the succulent plant Saussurea involucrata

Skyler White
2020-07-31 09:14:48
The fleshy plant Saussurea involucrata can bloom and bear fruit, but in order to grow quality seeds, pollination is needed when it blooms. So, how does the fleshy plant Saussurea involucrata pollinate?

Pollination mechanism of Saussurea involucrata

In order to breed the fleshy plant Saussurea involucrata, it is usually necessary to blossom before pollination and seed setting. Generally, it will bloom after breeding for more than 2 years, and pollination is possible at this time.

The flowers of snow lotus are bell shaped. They are not fully open when they bloom. The middle of the flowers is higher than the pistil, and the yellow is the stamen. The best time to pollinate is when the pistil is exposed.

The process of pollination of Saussurea involucrata

First of all, when it is suitable for pollination, the petals of Saussurea involucrata are taken off together with the pollen, and the petals are removed. Separate the petals from the pollen and dip them on a toothpick.

Dip the pollen on the toothpick into the nectar, pay attention to smear as much as possible, so as to improve the probability of pollination.

After successful pollination, you can wait until the snow lotus slowly produces seeds.

Saussurea involucrata

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