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hybridizing euphorbias

17 years ago

Hello All,

Does anyone have experience hybridizing euphorbias. I have a number of euphorbias, some flower year round (E. milii & E. genoudiana), but only my milii ever set seeds. Can anyone advise on cross pollinating euphorbias. Are the plants usually male and female, or do the flowers have both pollen on the stigma? The actual flowers are so small I cant imagine how to go about cross pollinating. Any insight is appreciated.

Thanks

-t

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poultryguy
17 years ago
Haven't done any hybridizing with the euphorbia on purpose but I can tell you that they should all have "complete" flowers. As for compatibility, it's a pretty diverse family so don't expect success with all your crosses. I'd start with ones that are closely related if at all possible.

Good luck. Sounds like a fun project!
Dan
eliana_s
11 years ago
Hello. I am interested to know, have you had any luck in hybridizing euphorbias?
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ninecrow
11 years ago
I'm into Hybridizing Poinsettias, So I'm interested as Well....

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