Rogan, I've had trouble starting the seeds of Rhodophiala and related genera and then trying to transplant or plant them after germination. I now start all such seeds in a sand layer atop the potting mix in the pots I intend to grow them in for the first couple of years. I cover with clear plastic film like Saran wrap, and keep the pot in a large sauce so I can water it without removing the plastic wrap. It might be good to try this with some Placea. What I don't know is whether Placea are summer or winter growing, but I surmise form your comments and the native habitat that they might want to grow in the winter. Can anyone comment on this? Jim Shields in central Indiana (USA) At 12:52 PM 5/26/2008 +0200, you wrote: >I have recently had success germinating Placea ornata in the refrigerator >at 4'C on damp filter paper in a petri dish. Germination was nearly 100% >after two weeks. > >Does anyone have suggestions on how to keep them alive after germination? >I have tried this species several times before with no success. > >Thanks a lot >Rogan. ************************************************* Jim Shields USDA Zone 5 Shields Gardens, Ltd. P.O. Box 92 WWW: http://www.shieldsgardens.com/ Westfield, Indiana 46074, USA Tel. ++1-317-867-3344 or toll-free 1-866-449-3344 in USA