Hi Benoit, Re: Scadoxus pole-evansii and S. pseudocaulus bulbs. As with many amaryllids that produce an extensive fleshy perennial root system, Scadoxus bulbs may skip a year while they grow new roots after being disturbed. Watering in the interim can be tricky. I just water once the medium is nearly dry. Unlike Haemanthus species from Namaqualand, Scadoxus are more tolerant of (and perhaps even need some) water when they are dormant. Be sure that your potting medium is well-drained and that the pot you have chosen is not too big. A bulb with few or no roots will rot more easily in a pot that allows too much of the medium to go unused by its current root mass size. Also keeping your bulbs moderately warm, such as on a heating mat can be another safety measure when helping things go through a transition period following major disturbances. Best wishes! Jacob ---------- - http://www.flickr.com/photos/morabeza79/ On 26 July 2010 22:47, ben kisuisje <bmouroux@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Dear all, > A few months ago, I bought bulbs Scadoxus pole-evansii and pseudocaulus. > All three planted in a porous and rich substrate , I wisely waited until the > leaves come with the first warm ... but nothing after two months. After > watering, I just got a beginning of rotting but no sign of roots ... have > you any advice? > Second problem. I have some seedlings of S. nutans and puniceus wich > resumed their growth in May and suddenly lost their leaves a few days ago, > despite frequent watering. Is this normal ? > Thanks for all suggest. > Regards,Benoit > > _________________________________________________________________ > Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. > https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969 > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/ >