Aldrovanda seed germination--success!

[StifflerMichael]

Here's the pic to prove it!

The green part is clearly the leaves of the plant, having a star-like appearance. The little brown proboscis-like thing with the black tip I'm guessing is a root...all plants first produce a root upon sprouting, Aldrovanda is no exception. This is the only time Aldrovanda makes a root.

I've been getting seed from plants for several months, after I squeezed a pod where there used to be flowers...and I was surprised when 5 or so black seeds spilled out. I've been collecting some in a tray of water, and I started leaving them outside in the sun. And this morning I discoved one sprouted!

Enjoy!!

PS. If you want to trade for some Aldrovanda, please go to this thread:

http://www.terraforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109465

 

[MrFlyTrap2]

Congrats on the Germination!

-Nate

 

[jimscott]

Geat job! What's with all the Aldrovanda activity this past week?!

 

[adnedarn]

And this morning I discoved one sprouted!

Awesome! Great work! And good photo too

Geat job! What's with all the Aldrovanda activity this past week?!

Maybe they're finally getting "out there" I know I'm currently keeping my first ever alive!

 

[StifflerMichael]

It's been about one week, the little guy is still alive and kicking! It put out its first few traps, aren't they cute?

I've collected quite a bit more seed. Seems one of them is sprouting, I think that's a root forming from the seed in the middle of the photo.