Archives, Lachenalia and such
IntarsiaCo@aol.com (Sun, 30 Nov 2003 04:43:17 PST)

In a message dated 11/29/2003 1:31:24 PM Eastern Standard Time,
msittner@mcn.org writes:
L. zebrina which has the most wonderful leaves. It was
good that I had a chance to admire the leaves since it rotted before it
bloomed to my dismay. It is probably one of those with leaves that need
protection from excessive winter humidity and dew.
I too have had difficulty with L. zebrina, seedlings damp off easily and the
bulbs tend to rot under my growing conditions. I am now potting them in 100%
sand and keep them in the alpine plunge where a fan runs 24x7. L. zebrina f.
zebrina seems to be more amenable to cultivation here. Another Lachenalia
with good looking leaves is L. attenuata.
Mark Mazer
Intarsia Ltd.
Gaylordsville, Connecticut 06755-0142
USA
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