Number of posts : 1824 Location : NSW Registration date : 2008-04-04
Subject: Astro Hybrid Sun Jan 09, 2011 4:03 pm
I have just finished a cross pollination of the two plants pictured below, the red flower is not as vibrant as the others I have but it happened to be in flower at the time. I think both plants have strong genetics and should produce a good result crossed either way.
Number of posts : 825 Location : SA Registration date : 2008-09-14
Subject: Re: Astro Hybrid Sun Jan 09, 2011 5:56 pm
Hellonasty
You have a very good Akabana kabuto. Since stigmas of both plants are normal, I think they can form seeds. Some Akabana kabuto have abnormal stigma and can not form seeds.
The top one is a Hanaizumi super but I can not see the character of Hanaizumi on the photo. Hanaizumi character will apear on mature plants and so you have to wait a few years.
Hanazono
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Number of posts : 1824 Location : NSW Registration date : 2008-04-04
Subject: Re: Astro Hybrid Sun Jan 09, 2011 6:11 pm
Hanazono,
Thanks for the compliments, I have not been able to tell myself if the Hanaizumi will put out multiple flowers from an areole, they form so close together in the centre I cannot tell. I will have a closer inspection over the next few weeks.
catuscatus1
Number of posts : 51 Location : australia Registration date : 2010-08-17
Subject: Re: Astro Hybrid Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:16 pm
nice plants.
Hanazono Astromaniac
Number of posts : 825 Location : SA Registration date : 2008-09-14
Subject: Re: Astro Hybrid Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:20 pm
Hellonasty
Yes, it is difficult to judge because flowers come out from the centre. The attached photo is Hanaizumi super. It is difficult to judge from flower buds. When flowers were finished, the evidence of Hanaizumi would be appeared on areole. Hanazono 1. Hanaizumi super
2. Details of areole
Hellonasty Admin
Number of posts : 1824 Location : NSW Registration date : 2008-04-04
Subject: Re: Astro Hybrid Sun Jan 09, 2011 10:03 pm
Interesting shot, my plant is quite different from yours.