Propagation: Plant propagation part XVI based on my own experience, 1 by Pughbear7

Pughbear7 wrote:
I too am pretty new to hybridization but you have tocheck to make sure they are compatible. there are 2 specific types. triploid and duploid (I think and I am not gonna go look now) being lazy....
I pretty much look at the flowers and try to imagine what they would look like if you mixed them all together into one flower. I am sure a lot of people do that. I also look for specific traits. I like the pie crust edge and the edging that is toothy. I also like the ones that have a contrasting color on the edge, kind of like an eye liner.
I also try to imagine would the 2 flowers make a muddy colored flower which I do not want. One other thing I have learned is to look out for the doubles because they are had to use as a pod parent. I think the stamen (I think its called that) gets pressed into the flower mass. I seem to be able to get pollen from them they just don't seem to want to make babies. I will most likely get rid of my doubles.
I managed to get up early today and got quite a bit done. we are pushing towards the 100 degree mark. I don't care where you are 100 degrees is hot...yea but its a dry heat.... well its time for my lunch and then the afternoon nap
stay cool everyone and drink lots of fluids. here is a pic of 2 seedlings from the same cross with 2 different flowers
Dave