Sprekelia dormancy question
James Waddick (Mon, 01 Jan 2007 14:34:43 PST)
Adam wrote : Re; S. formosissima. Personally I believe bringing your pots
in is irrelevant or unnecessary. I've been able to winter over
Hippeastrelia "Durga Pradhan" here in the Chicago area. Outdoors, no pot,
in the ground-- sticky clayey loam at about 20" from the foundation of the
house.
Dear Adam -
I am shocked to hear this. I bring mine (in pots) indoors
before the first frost and they stay there-bone dry until they show
'signs' in spring, then repotting and lots of water.
Some sacrificial bulbs go out this fall.!
Does it actually bloom outdoors?
Stunned-Jim W.
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