Thanks for the tip. I haven't grown them before, and I really don't want to lose them. Diana > Hi Diana > > It seems Leontochir ovallei hate replanting > so be careful > > Roland > > > > > 2013/6/8 Diana Chapman <rarebulbs@suddenlink.net> > >> I recently posted something on my blog about using smoke/fire to >> germinate seeds from Australia, if anyone is interested: >> http://www.thebulbmaven.typepad.com/ >> >> I have posted before on germinating seeds in damp vermiculite in plastic >> bags. It can be seen by clicking on the topic 'Seeds' on the right hand >> side. I use this method for any seeds that need cold stratification, >> and also some that don't need cold temperatures to germinate. Seeds >> from South Africa usually don't do well with this method, and need a >> diurnal swing of at least 10-15 degrees F to germinate. >> >> My latest triumph?? I have some tiny seedlings of Leontochir ovallei. >> I am thrilled. >> >> Diana >> Telos Rare Bulbs >> http://www.telosrarebulbs.com/ >> http://www.thebulbmaven.typepad.com/ >> _______________________________________________ >> pbs mailing list >> pbs@lists.ibiblio.org >> http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php >> http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/ >> > >