Hippeastrum seeds

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Wed, 20 Jul 2005 07:26:53 PDT
About H. reticulatum: what to do? before I have lost all seeds...

Alberto
Italy

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Date      : Wed, 20 Jul 2005 09:18:05 -0500
Subject : Re: [pbs] Hippeastrum seeds







> Hi Doug and all,
> 
> I always start most of my Hippeastrum seeds (not reticulata seeds, however) 
> by floating.  It always works for me.  Transferring the seedlings to 
> potting mix is trickier.
> 
> Here is how I do it:
> 
> Plant the very small seedlings (one leaf, one or two roots) in a fairly 
> fine mixture.  I use something more water-retentive than my usual gritty, 
> fast-draining mix used for larger bulbs.  I'm currently using Promix BX - 
> Sand ( 2 : 1 ).  Once planted, the little seedlings need to be gradually 
> acclimated to a lower humidity environment.  I used to cover the pot with a 
> loose sheet of Saran wrap or other clear plastic, and water from 
> below.  Now I just set the pots in my lath house under three times a week 
> misting.  Both approaches work just fine, with very little if any loss of 
> plants on potting.
> 
> Note that my climate is not in the least like Southern California or 
> southern Australia!  Right now we are having hot (30 - 32°C or 86 - 90°F) 
> days and warm nights (21°C or 70°F) with high humidity.
> 
> Regards,
> Jim Shields
> in central Indiana (USA)
> 
> 
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Alberto Grossi
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