Hello,
I saw your note about having several native Eucharis species. I was wondering if you would be able to swap these with me? I'm in Massachusetts (USA) - Let me know. I'm always looking for new swapping friends! Thanks, Jude
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From: lou jost <loujost@yahoo.com>
To: pbs@lists.ibiblio.org
Sent: Mon, Dec 27, 2010 1:49 pm
Subject: [pbs] Eucharis
Several species of Eucharis are native here, and all the ones I know grow in
open forest understory, with very high humidity. The ones that manage to bloom
are usually near treefalls or cliff edges and get more light than average. They
are usually in good soil, with many roots near the surface to catch nutrients
from the leaf litter. The soil stays generally moist but is always well-drained;
in some areas they may experience drier periods for a few weeks. Most species
grow in hot lowlands and lower foothill forests, where nights probably rarely
drop below 60 degrees F.
They grow well from fresh seeds and are generally not self-fertile. Their local
name is "cebolla del monte" -- "forest onion".
Lou
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