Do Lithops have seeds after they bloom?

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1. Are there seeds?

2. How to collect seeds

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If the Lithops are pollinated when they bloom, they will produce seed pods with seeds inside. Due to the need for cross-pollination, two plants are necessary. Collect the pollen and store it in the refrigerator until another plant blooms to pollinate it. After pollination, the petals should be removed to allow the ovary to receive light. Wait until the turn of spring and summer, remove the seed pods and soak them in water. Separate the seeds and seed pods, remove impurities and drain them, then store them in the refrigerator.

1. Are there seeds?

1. Are there seeds?

Lithops may not have seeds after they bloom. For it to produce seeds, it must be pollinated. Since it cannot complete cross-pollination, at least two plants are required. If their flowering periods are close, they can pollinate each other. If the flowering period is missed, the pollen needs to be collected and refrigerated, and then sprinkled when it blooms.

2. How to collect seeds

1. Pick flowers in time: If the petals of Lithops become darker in color and have irregular shapes, it means pollination is successful. Afterwards, the petals should be removed to allow the ovary to receive light and make the seeds grow fuller.

2. Seed collection time: The seed collection time is usually The turn of spring and summer. At this time the seed pods are mature and need to be picked and stored. Be careful not to break it when picking it to prevent the seeds from falling out.

3. Soak the seeds in water: Collect the collected seed pods and put them in a large basin filled with cold water. The soaked seed pods will slowly open, take them out and knead them to separate the seeds and seed pods. Remove impurities from the upper layer and the seeds will drop to the bottom of the pot.

4. Refrigerated storage: drain the water , the seeds can be taken out. After taking it out, place it in a ventilated place to dry, then put the seeds into a bag and store them in the refrigerator until sowing in autumn.

2. How to collect seeds

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