multiplying Zephyranthes
Randall P. Linke (Thu, 27 Sep 2012 07:59:39 PDT)
On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 9:05 PM, Ina <klazina@orcon.net.nz> wrote:
I was asked today if I had ever seen the method used of multiplying
Zephyranthes by cutting the bulb into sections lengthwise, with some
root left on each section
I have done scaling with some Amaryllids many years ago after accidentally
sticking a shovel through some bulbs when digging. I cut them into
quarters, keeping a piece of the basal plate with each section. I then
dusted them with sulphur and allowed the edges to dry before planting in a
very fast draining mix. Most of these bulb cuttings sent up new leaves and
developed bulbs during their normal growing season.
Randy
Monterey Bay Region, California