How to Cross Breed Nepenthes

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Obtain the Nepenthes plants.

   Obtain the species when they're in bloom.
   
   That way, you'll know up front what you like the shape or colour of.
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   Step 2: Keep the plants away from animal pollinators.

   This will help to avoid random pollination. , Always keep note of which brush has been applied to which plant
   - mixta to raja and raja to mixta.
   
   It might help to stick a label on each brush, or colored dots, etc., to avoid accidental mix-ups. ,, Carefully pinch off the seed heads and remove the seeds.
   
   Store the seeds in a paper bag kept a cool dark place. ,, Water lightly (or spray) to dampen. , Make 5mm deep trenches. , Water well.
   
   Seedlings should emerge in 1 to 4 weeks. , When traps appear, pot separately.
   
   At this stage, you should find that your desired species has grown.
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   Step 3: Pollinate the plants with a small paintbrush.

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   Step 4: Keep pollinating for three to five days.

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   Step 5: Wait for the seeds to form.

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   Step 6: Plant the seeds you harvested after cross-pollinating the plants the following spring.

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   Step 7: Make up a mixture of 2 parts peat and 1 part moss.

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   Step 8: Place the pots in 20ml of water.

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   Step 9: Place the seeds in carefully and cover up.

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    Step 10: Thin out the Nepenthes seedlings from strongest to weakest.

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