Seedling has dark veins on leaves

17 years ago

Well I have a new question now (if I'm being a site hog you guys let me know, okay?). I have about 15 pretty healthy seedlings going. Most are from a pink plant of my BF's mother (the seeds were HUGE, well the wings are huge and I think the seeds are too, compared to others I have bought) and a few from some type of rainbow plant. My question is, one and only one seedling has dark brownish veins entirely throughout it's leaves (from the pink seeds). The others all have light colored veins, does that mean anything or is it just a little loaner? Are there certain varieties of plumies that have only dark veins? Maybe I'm just being one of those momma's that want their baby to grow up to be a Dr. or lawyer or in this case some strange, exotic variety no one has ever seen!

Thanks again, : )

Jerri

I have some of the big HUGE seeds left. I would be willing to send five seeds to the first 2 people who would like them (I would still like to get some more started otherwise I would offer more). They opened in July and have been in an envelope on my desk. They had a pretty good germination rate, but I had to help most of them out of their little 'jackets.' They are still good I think.

Also I ordered what I thought were plumie seeds from some one in turkey or some place like that (he is sirpoetry on ebay). I have 9 small plastic packets of what appear to be orchid seeds (they include orchid growing instructions which seem quite complicated to me). I know some of you guys grow orchids as well so if there is someone who wants those please let me know. Otherwise they will probably be thrown away.

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dweav
17 years ago
Jerri, I am always looking for seeds. I would take a pack.

The darker veins I have seen the sam with my seedling. I can say for sure way they look that way. They are tw years old and they still look that way can't wait till they bloom. I have 60 right now that are putting on there second set of leaves they are all mix seeds and there is three shades of veins on them. It going to take three years till I can see what they are going to do.

Don
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kevabear
17 years ago
Hey Jerri, Ended up taking a quick look for your post before leaving this morning. I've never started seedlings before, so don't know anything about those veins. Will probably beg for any suggestions here on this oh so wonderful forum.
Lauri
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john_luvs_frangipani
17 years ago
Hi Jerri
I don't know if you've gotten your 2 requests yet. If not I would like some of your seeds. If you have, thanks anyway.

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plumeriastix
Original Author
17 years ago
Hi Don & John,

The pink seeds are yours! Please email me at jerrinissan@earthlink.net with the address you would like them sent to. I have a spam blocker on my computer (sorry), there is a short little thing you need to fill out to bypass it, it's no big deal.

The orchid seeds are available if anyone would like them.

Congrats on the NR John! I just received two grafted plants a Kimo and Tahitian Sunset. Can hardly wait for a bloom!

Jerri : )
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john_luvs_frangipani
17 years ago
Thanks Jerri,
Am sending e-mail as soon as this message is submitted. Also thanks for the congrats on the NR. Mine came from Florida colors. Where did you get yours if I may ask?

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plumeriastix
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17 years ago
Hey John,

Mine came from there too. The Kimo tip looks a little strange. It is "woody" looking and kind of looks like some kind of wormie thing might have burrowed into it? It's claws are growing so I don't have any complaints, just thought it was unusual looking. They are really nice people and pleasant to deal witth.

Your seeds will be on the way tomorrow. I received your email (hope the spam thing wasn't to difficult, have never gone through that myself). Don't you also grow orchids or is that someone else on here? Those are still available as well. Okay, I blabbed long enough.

Take care,
Jerri
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john_luvs_frangipani
17 years ago
No, I have never attempted orchids, but have always thought they were beautiful.

Yes, the people from Fl Colors seem very friendly. I will most likely be a return customer. It is very hard to choose one or two or three....

And no, the spam thing was no big deal. I don't blame you for using it. Thank you again for the offer. Very nice of you.

John
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