Does anybody have any idea if there are growing conditions that affect fertility in hippeastrums? I am aware that many perennials initiate blooming better under stress than when well nourished so I don't fertilize or water them much before buds appear. But does a similar effect affect capsule abortion? I often see the capsules begin to enlarge and then shrivel up and I wonder if I didn't fertilize them if the same thing would happen. Right now I'm seeing about 85% of hand pollinated ovaries begin to enlarge but only about 10% continue to maturity, Any ideas? Thanks Tim _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>