uncanny smarts from a very dumb bulb
Paul T. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:44:14 PDT)
Today the north wind was blowing in a nice cool breeze. So I started
potting up some bulbs that had outgrown their pot last winter. I had
them tucked away in my house for the constant temp and humidity free
climate. Lachenalia uridiflora, their name tag showed. When I looked
inside the paper bag I noticed that they had already started to
sprout. If they had a voice I think they would say that I was too
slow at getting them into some soil.
I am amazed that they know the proper time without a wrist watch,
calendar or even a sun dial. If I could just get them to learn to
plant themselves, then I could sit back and just enjoy the blooms.
Justin,
You could always just leave them in their pots all year, repotting
them as needed and replanting immediately. They seem to do fine for
me here, even in the ground in some cases. Somewhere out of the
heavier frosts would be a perfect location for them, and then you
(nor they for that matter) would need to plant (or plant themselves)
and you COULD just sit back and enjoy the blooms. <grin>
Cheers.
Paul T.
Canberra, Australia - USDA Zone Equivalent approx. 8/9
Growing an eclectic collection of plants from all over the world
including Aroids, Crocus, Cyclamen, Erythroniums, Fritillarias,
Galanthus, Irises, Trilliums (to name but a few) and just about
anything else that doesn't move!!