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Hand pollinated twice daily for 3 days, was hoping to sell some seeds and give some away.
But not a single visible embryo of this
Nepenthes (mirabilis x globosa) x [globosa 'klom' x (globosa x rafflesiana)]

With seeds of these species, do you normally see the embryos?

Newbie alert, I had no prior experience with Nep seed. A few months ago I was excited to get N mirabilis seeds (naturally pollinated). But when I looked carefully I could not see any embryos, so disappointing I nearly tossed them out. Decided to try germination anyway, and SO glad I did! Those seeds have sprouted really well.

I hope it might be the same for your seeds - good luck!

Been awhile since I planted nep seeds. But, IIRC, that is how they looked.

^^^^ What they said 100%. If the seed pod casing looked viable, then definitely give it a try. If you still don’t want them, I’d be happy to take them off your hands lol.

Yeah I wouldn't discount those. Lowlanders often have very small/thin embryos.

they are all sowed. If they sprout, I'll let you know. I'll give them 4 months before I give up on them

Mirabilis globosa seed is short with small embryo. Different from most other species with an obvious large bulging embryo at the center. Since your plant is a hybrid with mostly globosa parentage, I suspect it could look that way.

I made globosa seeds regularly. It looks the same, just that I couldn't tell the seed size from the photo. If the seedpod did swell up, there is good chance that the seeds are viable.

I may have more than I know what to
do with. next time I will send some to seed bank rather than worry that folks will be disappointed if they do not germinate.

Nature is amazing !

Sometimes we have to be careful what we wish for! Congratulations on a nice germination!!!