Crossing Adenium

 

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In cross Adenium to think that interbreeding between the two plants is to get something better and different from the other. There is a sense of pride when it shows the result of crosses between varieties are completely new, both the shape and color of flowers. However, not all crossing went smoothly. To become a fruit, since the marriage until ready to be picked takes time so patience is required. Keep in mind, you are not skilled to do it so often crosses failed or did not occur.

The following simple tips crossed Adenium: 

Take healthy plants are flowering. Choose flowers that are already open crown around 3-4 days, and then separate the flowers. To view the reproductive structures of flowers (pollen or pistil) use a magnifying glass. The organs were quite small so it is less clear when viewed with the naked eye. In hybridization, knowing the reproductive organs are very important for the cross. Look for pollen anthers found in flower funnel.

It is an important structure in the cross. Pollen creamy. His figure was evident when viewed with a microscope. Several types of Adenium generate millions of pollen, while some others only produce little pollen. Choose old flowers (bloom) because it has an easy-pollinated pollen pistil. In order for a cross walk perfectly, provide some of the equipment such as scissors or a knife, some toothpicks, small brush, masking tape, and a flashlight.