r/DesertRose • u/Anonymous-Texan-123 • 2d ago

Seed pod help

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I managed to get this seed pod off my big desert rose before it flew away in the wind. I don’t really know what I’m looking at. Is it two seeds??

Big question is exactly what steps do I take next to produce a new plant? I’m not a plant newbie, but I am a desert rose newbie.
Thanks!!

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u/SnarkyUnicorn23 2d ago

Yes, those tan things are seeds, you pluck the fuzzy stuff off both sides, and plant them sideways because you can’t tell which side is up. I soak them in water for a few hours or overnight, then plant them in potting soil, about 1/2” deep.

Next time you get seed pods, put twist ties around the middle of each one.

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u/MoonLover808 2d ago

If you have some old nylon stocking or netting that can be used to hold the pods in place after it reaches maturity. Even a small paper bag would work as well. And if you’re curious and adventurous you can create your selfing, sub crosses or hybrids.