WoodDragon Posted October 28, 2008 Hey all. I recently planted a few stapelia seeds, and as I had only five seeds of each species I was meticulous in planting them with forceps into a gridded CFC. A few days later one of the leendertziae seeds poked its head out, with what appeared to be a lateral meristem tagging along. The next day it was obvious that there were actually two plantlets, each with their own cotyledons and growing tips. I know that I didn't put two seeds into the hole that I dibbled, as I closed each hole as soon as I'd placed an individual seed in it. The clincher though is that the plantlets are stuck together, with the top third of one joining the other somewhere below its halfway point. As a consequence, as the two grow from their tops they are leaning over toward the side of the taller seedling. So it seems that I have Siamese stapeliads! Is this usual? I've attached a photo for everyone's consideration. (BTW, I'm very interested to know what stap species others are growing!) Cheers, Woody. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
occidentalis Posted October 29, 2008 I'm not sure about specifically in relation to Stapelia, but twin embryo seeds are well known in many plants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark80 Posted October 29, 2008 the begininsgs of dichotmias ramification? I have a trich like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmmvl Posted October 30, 2008 i planted 25 loph seeds once and got 26 plants.... 104% germination! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
