[pbs] Not exactly a bulb question
ConroeJoe at aol.com
ConroeJoe at aol.com
Tue Nov 9 18:52:42 EST 2004
Hi,
I am looking for advice (especially the voice of experience) for germinating
terrestrial bromeliad seeds. I would especially appreciate knowing the secret
for keeping the seedlings alive after germination and growing them on to
plants.
I have killed several species of terrestrial bromeliad (e.g., Puya and
Dyckia) after easily germinating them in sandy soil mix.
The problem is that they don't make/keep roots and eventually die as tiny
little plants, about 1/8 or 1/4 inch tall.
When they are bigger I have no problem growing them. They seem ideally
suited to year round rain punctuated with 1-, 2-, or 3-month droughts as long as
they have fast drainage. Sometimes they don't even insist on sandy soil, only
fast-draining humus-rich soil.
They are great companions for Crinum (see, I made a bulb connection), in the
garden. The Crium do well in the ground, and the terrestrial bromeliads do
well in pots--the contrast of leaves and flowers can be very nice.
Please write to me if you know how to keep the darn seedlings alive.
Conroe Joe
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