Flower Development
 

I am thinking to document VFT flowering process here. Not only for my own reference, but to share to anyone interested. I know some literatures are advicing owners to remove flower stalks in encouraging growth. As long as the plant is healthy enough, I believe it is alright to go ahead letting it flowers.

Week 0:
Flower stalk is recognized 3 weeks after the plant awakes from dormancy.
https://forum.petpitcher.net/attachme...5&d=1262948411

Week 1:
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Week 2:
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Feel free to comment if anything I should watch out for.
Will update as it progress...:)

Re: Flower Development
 

woo....nice ! my VFT never seen flowering ...:closedeyes:

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So cute!

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Show us when it flowers...You're probably the first person in M'sia to let a Vft flower!!!


P.S. What are you planning to do with seeds?May I have some? :P

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I've let mine flower before, Marvin. Most people let their VFT flower, except for some. A lot of the VFT in Cameron Highland are flowering whenever I see them.

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Ooh I didn't see any pics so sorry....:P again

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Sure there must be many having their plants flowering before.:) Probably not many document the details.

These will be self pollinated typical plant seeds. Chance for exeptional quality offsprings is low. Anyway, will let you know if there are extras.

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Week 3:
First flower today! The stalk is shorter than I expect, only ~5in.
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Size of flower.
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Closeup of newly opened flower.
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There are 2 VFTs that are flowering at the same time? if I may suggest, please try to let the two flowers "kiss" each other from time to time, or heck every day, so that they are cross pollinated. I just hope they do flower at the same time so that you can do this. I forgot if VFTs are self fertile/self pollinating, but it won't hurt if you can have a different plant pollinate it.

If you do decide to cut the flower before it ripens, you can try to make plantlets out of the flowerstalk, just treat them like a leaf cutting.

Good luck!

TTFN
Arvin

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Ooh!The veins on the petal is beautiful!!But the pollen is....white?