How do succulent seeds come from?

How do succulent seeds come from?

Succulents also bloom and produce seeds after blooming (some do not bloom), but the seeds of some succulents are very small and go unnoticed. In addition, since succulents can reproduce quickly and easily using their tubers, few people pay attention to and collect their seeds. Their seeds can be planted.

What do succulent seeds look like?

The seeds of succulents are generally small, light brown in color, and fuller. Take Lithops as an example, the seeds are between 0.5-1.5 mm, and those of Crassulaceae are even smaller.

Succulent seed propagation

Succulent seeds are usually pollinated artificially, so their fruit set rate is relatively high and they are also easier to maintain after planting.

How to get succulent seeds

If you want to obtain succulent seeds, you must pollinate them first. You can dip some pollen with a brush and apply it to the pistil. After pollination, the seed pod will crack, and the seeds will fall naturally when mature. You can collect them manually or buy them in a special seed store, which is quicker.

How to save seeds for succulent plants

When preserving seeds of succulents and other flowers, remember not to use plastic bags, because they are not breathable and will produce a large amount of toxic substances that can kill the embryos. You can refrigerate them in the refrigerator. When storing them, a suitable temperature environment is required.

Succulent seed planting

1. The seeds of succulents are relatively small. After planting them in the soil, there is no need to cover them with soil, but they need to be covered with plastic film to keep them warm and moist for better germination.

2. Succulent seeds are generally sown in spring and autumn. The temperature at this time is more suitable for seed germination and growth, and the germination survival rate will also be higher. If the indoor temperature is more suitable in winter, sowing can also be carried out.

3. Succulent seeds are generally sown in spring and autumn. You need to prepare a 3:1:1 mixture of peat soil, sand and pebbles to make it breathable and loose. Then disinfect the soil and soak it in water to allow it to fully absorb water before planting.