Hippeastrum reticulatum var. straitifolium Blooming!
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Looking for advice on Hippeastrum seed germination
Comments (12)I've seen a water method for starting seeds described on the Amaryllis/Hippeastrum forum, but this species has seeds that are round and fat, different from the hybrids. From the little bit I've gleaned so far, these should be planted in a gritty seed starting mix and watered from the bottom. But I don't know whether to leave them in the garage under lights (very cool) or bring them into the house (less cool). I also have a small heat mat I could put them on if they want to be warmer. If you have Veronica Read's book and can see if she mentions germination preferences for this particular species, I would appreciate it....See MoreWhat's the secret to getting seeds from H. reticulatum?
Comments (18)Hello Grant, your problem is your location mostly. Your dry hot (as opposed to humid hot) climate makes it difficult for pollination. When you get a scape growing, bring the pot inside. It will enjoy about the same range we amaryllis caregivers do. 68F - 82F. Although it can take much higher &lower temps, the dryness where you are makes the hot temps difficult. Mist the leaves every 2-3 days. If you can't put the pot inside during flowering and pod growth, put it in lots of shade, but not the solid shade of a building or wall. And especially mist the leaves every 1-2 days with water or chamomille tea in addition to what you give the pots. What is your pot mix? If you are trying to pollinate your outdoor cluster of bulbs, use a shade cloth with misting & irrigation. The reticulatum striatifolium in the ancestry is what makes it difficult. Mrs. Bury in England made the cross, reticulatim striatifoliumXDefiance=Mrs.. Garfield The story is interesting and you can search it on the net . It was presented at the London Arboretum in 1885, I think. I talked to a grower in se Florida a couple years ago who grows reticulatum striatifolium in a high humidity greenhouse.. He grows them in thin green plastic 5 inch pots with loose organic mix. And.says it offsets like crazy for him very profitable He bought 6 bulbs 20 years ago and sells a thousand $ worth each year....See Moremore hippeastrum papilio hybrid photos
Comments (20)Nice to "meet" you, Orchid Boy! I'm just beginning to collect orchids... and to learn about their many different requirements. I found out a bit too late, I think, that clay pots and Phals do not mix in the chilly northern winters, even indoors! I plan on trying a few other orchid types this spring, to get a feel for what my environment can support... Dendrobiums, Cimbidiums and Epidendrums are the three I'm thinking of, since I already have an Epi that's doing well... or maybe a Catt... I do like your crosses, and where you're going with your breeding program! I got one giant pod from my Exotic Star... it was a self. The more I look at the red/greenish bloom you posted, the more I like it... the coloration of the pollen bearing parts is very unique! (I keep forgetting the terms for the individual parts!)...See MoreGerminating seed from Hippeastrum reticulatum var striatifolium
Comments (3)I always make plans to try my hand at pollinating but never quite get around to it. So far nature has been kind, though, so I often just leave things outside. Sometimes I think I must have a particular insect pollinator specific to late fall, because for the last two years I've had seed on Griffinia as well. Only with the last few outdoor blooms of the fall though. At first I thought it was cross pollination between Griffinia species, but this year I got seeds when only one species was in bloom. The reticulatum striatifolium seed are unlike other amaryllids I've seen, so hopefully someone can help me out. It was very pretty when the capsule opened, orange on the inside with black seeds, and the color combination reminded me of a Korean sweetheart tree (Euscaphis)....See More- 13 years ago
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