I'm suspecting something already in the pots, like cutworms, slugs, or snails. Take a look at the pots after it gets dark and you may find the culprits in action. Eugene Zielinski Augusta, GA USA > [Original Message] > From: Kathleen Sayce > To: <pbs@lists.ibiblio.org> > Date: 8/17/2011 2:50:12 PM > Subject: [pbs] Rhodophialia > > Greetings, all. > > I have two pots of Rhodophialia seedlings from the PBS BX, both germinated nicely, but then the grazing began. These seedlings are highly edible to something. > Any ideas as to which animals like this so much that they will wiggle inside 1/2 inch wire mesh to graze? I'm about to create fine mesh sacks for each pot to keep the munchers out. > > Kathleen > PNW, zone 8, coastal, and finally dry after a damp spring and early summer > > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/