Question about female E.Obesa seeds

[Eric Williams]

Thanks Aiko, and Chris. Have these seeds a sticky coating on them, as when I used bubble wrap, I used to find a few sticking to it.?

[ChrisR]

You probably answered your own question Eric.....

[Martin]

At a nursery many years ago I saw them put cotton wool over the developing seed pods.

When then burst the seeds are then just embedded into the cotton wool and can be easily collected and easily removed without any risk of damage

M

[BrianMc]

Thanks Aiko, and Chris. Have these seeds a sticky coating on them, as when I used bubble wrap, I used to find a few sticking to it.?

I've always been under the impression that it is static cling rather than sticky.

[Eric Williams]

When I used bubble wrap, it was always the smaller type "bubbles" and I thought they would some how be jammed between the bubbles. Could have been wrong though. Cheers

[Julie]

Seeds are slightly sticky like goose grass. Soak them for 24 hours before germinating (they go slimy) to soften the tough coat that protects them when being fired for yards. I used an upturned plastic cup, and they make you jump when they go off. You will never find the seeds if you don't catch them on the plant!

I have never had a seed when a male plant has not been present. Mine are in the house so a paintbrush is necessary.

I have had good germination rates with obesa, but only one out of six symmetrica survived beyond a month. Plant them in individual 2.5 inch pots so that you don't need to repot, as I find it the biggest cause of infant mortality.

[Aiko]

Soak them for 24 hours before germinating (they go slimy) to soften the tough coat that protects them when being fired for yards.

Not really needed, they can germinate without it perfectly. Although I guess your method might result in a higher germination rate?

I wonder if you crack the seed shell open like a nut, if that would even help germination (or it would kill the seed, of course...)?

You will never find the seeds if you don't catch them on the plant!

But you can find nice little seedlings, though! I once found a one year old seedling in a Conophytum pot. It survived winter active and summer dormancy treatment...

[Sylv]

I catch all my seeds in my miniature greenhouse no problem,it's a good idea to use if you have one.

Sylv.

[Eric Williams]

Hi all, took ChrisR's advice and asked my nearest and dearest to cut the toe off some old tights etc to put over E. obesa's seed pods. Worked a treat 25seeds LoL. Is it a bit late to try to germinate these seeds now, or better left until next season ? Thanks

[Diane]

Give it a go now, Eric. Euphorbia seeds have a short shelf life, and current summer weather is ideal to start them.