Recently received this plant as a clump and potted it up as such, but by the time it had grown out a couple of nice and dewy leaves, i then noticed that my clump had two growth points, that probably needed to be divided apart and repotted, again.
It turned out that there were three of 'em, holed up in that clump.
The largest of the group, showing the characteristic leaf ridges of this species.
And next to an D. "Andromeda", in a 3" pot.
Will update again, once these three schizzies settle in some more.
dvg
Olde CP nuts never die - they just recommit themselves...
Because these flowers are dichogamous, i collected pollen from this flower onto a clean paintbrush, and the pollen and brush were stored in a dark, cool dry place.
When the next flower opens, the brush will be brought out and the older pollen will be applied to the next flower, and each one after that, if i am able to catch them flowering.
dvg
Olde CP nuts never die - they just recommit themselves...
With dichogamous flowers, does pollen always come first?
And if it is the case with D. schizandra that pollen comes first, was there pollen that was available to collect as soon as it opened? Or did it take some time to release it?
No, pollen doesn't always mature first with dichogamous flowering plants.
In protandrous flowers, the pollen matures first, while in protogynous flowers the pollen matures later than the female flower parts.
I'm not sure if schizandra flowers are protogynous or protandrous, but the pollen is not initially available, so the flowers may in fact be protogynous.
I'll try to observe the next flower more closely when it opens, and report any findings.
dvg
Olde CP nuts never die - they just recommit themselves...
Thanks DVG! I had just stumbled on some reading on protogynous and protandrous forms of dichogamous flowers when you replied.
When you save pollen for this experiment, do you need to refrigerate it? Or do you figure with how short term it should be between one flower and the next, the pollen should be fine as long as it doesn't get too hot, and stays dry?
Sorry to bombard you with so many questions. Let me know when my tuition is due haha.
johnlloyd: I'm looking for perlite free substrate for a reptile terrarium....
Feb 14, 2024 5:26:18 GMT -5
johnlloyd: Will post an update of the ceph terrarium when the lights come on....
Feb 14, 2024 5:27:08 GMT -5
bonfield: What reptile will be living in the terrarium?
Feb 14, 2024 12:35:25 GMT -5
johnlloyd: Hi Cole Its for a crested gecko.... she only eats gecko paste not insects... There will be a minimal amount of gecko poo... thinking mostly tropical plants a some nepenthe... I want to do an upside down tray for drainage like my cephalotus terrarium....
Feb 14, 2024 16:44:58 GMT -5
bonfield: Nice! You could use a mix of coir, peat and/or lfs, and you could add some LECA to the lower layers. A false-bottom vivarium is a great idea, you might want to add an access point to siphon off excess water if necessary as well
Feb 14, 2024 16:57:41 GMT -5
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bonfield: A length of PVC tube positioned vertically and reaching the drainage area can be covered most of the time by a rock or other item, and accessed if there is a build-up of water that needs to be removed
Feb 14, 2024 16:59:04 GMT -5
bonfield: You'll also want to deeply notch the bottom of the tube so that water will drain easily into it
Feb 14, 2024 17:10:15 GMT -5
johnlloyd: Yes that pretty much what I was thinking too.... Im kinda busy for the next week or so, But can I call you soon about setting something up?
Feb 16, 2024 5:20:55 GMT -5
johnlloyd: I was just hoping to get a couple decent sized nepenthe and maybe get you to mix up some of the substrate you suggested?
Feb 16, 2024 5:25:51 GMT -5
bonfield: Sure, but I don't have any larger Nepenthes that would be budget-friendly at their size, they're all collector varieties. I talked to Marg at Burley's Gardens and they have some larger Neps at very reasonable prices if you just want something bigger
Feb 16, 2024 12:49:48 GMT -5
bonfield: How many litres of substrate did you need?
Feb 16, 2024 12:50:18 GMT -5
johnlloyd: That's perfect! I will pop in there and pick some up! I am thinking about 4 liters would be more then enough.... I am thinking more toward the 1st of next month? Dose that work for you?
Feb 17, 2024 18:16:02 GMT -5
bonfield: We can probably work out an easy pick-up time close to then.
Feb 18, 2024 15:46:59 GMT -5
bonfield: In the meantime, I'd suggest also consulting with House of Scales on Chemong(houseofscales.ca) regarding your set-up and materials just to be sure they will work for you, they may have some better options available
Feb 18, 2024 15:47:20 GMT -5
johnlloyd: Hey Cole!!! I had some stuff come up.... But I am still trying to set things up.... I got a great deal on some new salt water fish so the terrarium project got put back a little.... I will for sure need the 4 liters of substrate!!!
Mar 1, 2024 7:36:59 GMT -5
bonfield: Nice! Sounds good, just make sure to check out the substrate options with House of Scales as well, they'll know what's best for your gecko
Mar 2, 2024 20:04:56 GMT -5
johnlloyd: Hello Cole??? Can I stop by this Friday the 5th, to get that substrate? And how much will it be?
Apr 3, 2024 13:04:30 GMT -5
bonfield: This week-end isn't a good time, PM'd
Apr 3, 2024 15:23:22 GMT -5
dvg: Noticed a few trees in downtown Edmonton had broken bud on April 17 here...earlier than the usual first week of May leafing out
Apr 19, 2024 17:25:51 GMT -5
johnlloyd: Hi Cole.... sent you a PM....
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