Problem with rare Scadoxus tubers
Alan O'Leary (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:31:30 PDT)
Ben
In my zone 10A climate S pole-evansii is dormant for 6 1/2 months of the
year from July to mid January ( northern hemisphere equivalent is January to
mid July) . During these months I keep them in my garage in a cool and dry
environment and do not water. It is not until well into the warmer months
that a leaf (and hopefully flower) finally appears. I then move under
shadecloth and start watering and fertilizing.
Although S pseudocaulus is evergreen it does appreciate a cool dry winter
rest with minimal watering.I keep it under a gazebo with a solid roof to
protect from winter rain. I have found this species to be particularly
sensitive to overwatering and several times have lost leaves due to rot and
had to nurse them back to health.
Alan, Adelaide , Sth Australia
----- Original Message -----
From: "ben kisuisje" <bmouroux@hotmail.com>
To: <pbs@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 3:17 PM
Subject: [pbs] Problem with rare Scadoxus tubers
Dear all,
A few months ago, I bought bulbs Scadoxus pole-evansii and pseudocaulus.
All three planted in a porous and rich substrate , I wisely waited until
the leaves come with the first warm ... but nothing after two months.
After watering, I just got a beginning of rotting but no sign of roots ...
have you any advice?
Second problem. I have some seedlings of S. nutans and puniceus wich
resumed their growth in May and suddenly lost their leaves a few days ago,
despite frequent watering. Is this normal ?
Thanks for all suggest.
Regards,Benoit
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