A grower noticed a flower stem on their Brocchinia reducta and asked about self-fertilization and special procedures.
Likely needs cross-pollination. Nursery clones are identical—no seed set. Suggests ICPS forums or general bromeliad resources.
Grower researched: plant dies after flowering but produces pups. Jacob Farin confirms: Mother plant produces pups, then dies. Divide pups when mature. Easiest propagation method. Demonstrated in Volume 3 DVD.
No nursery experience with seed set. Brocchinia seeds rarely seen for sale. Pollination requirements unknown.
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