Afraid I know little about the plant that I am trying to grow, but will give it a good watering Jonathan Hutchinson Devon UK -----Original Message----- From: pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Leo A. Martin Sent: 06 October 2008 22:35 To: pbs@lists.ibiblio.org Subject: [pbs] Walleria gracilis A week or so ago this was discussed in relation to its sporadic appearance - only some years. I also got some of this seed the time Rachel offered it. In 2004 I planted the seed, dividing the 15 seeds into 3 pots. Three sprouted in one of the pots and none in the other two. The following year nothing came up in any pot. The next year one plant came up in the pot that had sprouted before. Last year again just the one plant sprouted. This spring I discarded the other two pots. A few weeks ago I decided to take out the Veltheimea seed pots and water them. I store things alphabetically and I accidentally pulled out the Walleria as well. Without realizing this I have been soaking it since. It is in my kitchen windowsill since days here are still near 100 F / 38C though nights are cooling to the 70s F / 23C. The Walleria has sprouted and is much better looking than in previous years. I have not unpotted it so I don't know how big is the tuber. I'm still hoping the other two might be alive but I doubt it. Any idea if this is self-fertile? Leo Martin Phoenix Arizona USA _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/