Haemanthus montana
Mark Smyth (Sat, 09 Aug 2003 04:05:51 PDT)

hi all

I very surprised by my Haemanthus montana seeds. 10 days after setting them on to compost they have rooted and each has a leaf about .5 inch high. As we are having a heat wave right now over the UK and most of Europe I covered the seeds with a layer of grit to protect the roots. Is this OK?

I hate to ask again but what now? Do I keep them growing for as long as possible?

Mark

Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 10:54 PM
Subject: Haemanthus montana

hi all

I have what I hope is Haemanthus montana. ? a large bulb producing a tall
flower spike of white scented flowers. It has set seeds , one per ovary,
which are now ripe. The ovaries have changed from green to almost clear as
it breaks down and the seed can be pushed up and down inside. Two have
become detached from the flower stalk. What now?

I have some images I can email someone for a positive ID.

thanks

Mark
N Ireland
zone 8