twin scaling quandry
Bonsaigai37@aol.com (Mon, 08 Dec 2003 17:34:53 PST)

Hello Group,

I have a question about twin scaling Hippeastrum. After following a combined
procedure by RHS and IBS, using Cleary's 3336F on the scales, in sterilized
perlite, I'm noticing an even pink coloration on the scales. I think, hmmm,
damnable Stagonospora... yet I used Bonomyl (Benlate sub) for soaking the bulb
prior to storage, Bleach (1:10) prior to cuttage, and 3336F for the final soak,
alcohol rinsed surfaces and sterile razors. Do Hippeastrum show red or pink
as a form or oxidation to damaged cells or is my culture simply contaminated?
Any remedies?

OH... I just joined the list. I'm Michael Loos, Cleveland,
Ohio-ly-mackerel-it's-cold. I grow all sorts of geophytes including succulent caudiciforms,
fat - in and out of the ground. I've lots and ones and twos (3's-4's) of many
species, but heavy on the genera of Hippeastrum and Euphorbia. Presently, I'm
building my species list of Hippeastrum. (Anyone with species Hipps for sale
or trade, please feel free to contact me.)

Thanks for the information,
Grow Well,
Michael Loos
Honest Earth Consultation