Brunsvigia grandiflora
Robert Hamilton (Tue, 02 Dec 2003 03:37:30 PST)

Hi all,

Dirk has previously posted how this summer rainfall species has
adopted a winter rainfall pattern of growth for him.

I sowed seed of this species in May 2002 and it has remained in
growth until the last couple of weeks and I now have to admit
that the 5 seedlings appear to be entering dormancy.

It has been very dry here with only about 40mm of rain since the
end of September but I have been watering these seedlings
regularly.

By contrast B grandiflora seed sown in April this year is
still growing strongly.

I think Dirk mentioned that he continues to water the B
grandiflora during their summer dormancy. Can you verify this
Dirk ?

Cheers,

Rob in Tasmania