How to hybridise epiphyllum | Tropical Treasure

Hybridising your own unique varieties ...

This series will guide you through the process of creating your own unique varieties of epicactus.

Please be aware the methods I suggest are my own methods and I do not claim them to be 'World's Best Practice'. Others may have different and better ideas than mine. These methods do work however and if you glean any information which is of use to you then I will be happy.

Start with Part 1 and work your way through them one at a time. Feel free at any time to check what I say with Google or research independently.

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Part 1 - Structure of the flower

Identifying the male and female elements of the epiphyllum flower.

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Part 2 - Pollination

Identifying the male and female elements of the epiphyllum flower and follow the process of pollinating to create the fruit.

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Part 3 - The Fruit (containing the seeds)

How to identify when the fruit is ready for the seeds to be harvested.

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Part 4 - Separating the Seeds

How to remove the seeds from the fruit and separate the seeds from the pulp.

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Part 5 - Drying the Seeds

How to take the seeds out and dry them for later use or storage. They can of course be immediately planted.

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Part 6 - Planting the Seeds

How to plant the seeds .. use a container that will provide a moist humid environment. Plant the seeds when freshly taken from the fruit .. or from dry storage. Either way works well.

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