QuestionTwo questions-:
Where is the stigma on spider-plant flowers? I know they must be somewhere, because I seem to have successfully cross-pollinated two of them (see next question), but I have not been able to identify any large, sticky pads for pollen to attach to. Is it microscopic?
Also, what do spiderplant fruits look like? The first one I pollinated grew into a fleshy, green, three-lobed lump, and a second flower seems to be following the same path. The larger "fruit" is about the size of my thumbnail. Are these actually the fruits?
Thanks, MM
AnswerHi there,
This is a bit outside my area of expertise (houseplants) and more in the department of Botany. However, I do know that Spider plants (Chlorophytum) are self-pollinating. The "fruit" that you refer to is the seed pod. Remove it and let it dry before capturing the seeds.
Will Creed