[pbs] Rhodohypoxis
Lee Poulsen
wpoulsen at pacbell.net
Thu Feb 28 20:51:29 EST 2008
These are not at all difficult to grow in pots here (So. Calif.) except
for the reversal in annual rainfall pattern (so I have to keep them dry
in winter and water them all summer). They eventually completely cover a
pot in little rhizomes. They are great potted plants when in bloom,
completely covering the pot with small pink or white flowers or
variations thereof.
--Lee
Kelly Irvin wrote:
> Jim:
>
> I've only tried a few potted samples of these. I found them very
> charming. My understanding is that they are not supposed to do well
> colder than zone 8, so I've not tried to do much with them except pot up
> to get photos, but I'd like to be told I'm wrong. For you to have them
> last a couple seasons in zone 5, I'd say the proof could already be in
> the making. I offered these this spring and had some orders, but they
> are not usually a big ticket item for customers. Makes me wonder if they
> are difficult to grow.
>
> Mr. Kelly M. Irvin
> 10850 Hodge Ln
> Gravette, AR 72736
> USA
> 479-787-9958
> USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 6a/b
>
> mailto:kelly at irvincentral.com
> http://www.irvincentral.com/
>
> James Waddick wrote:
>
>> Dear Friends,
>> I notice that the a Dutch export catalog lists 28 or so
>> different spec., ssp and named cvs of the genus, Rhodohypoxis.
>>
>> I have tried a few outdoors in a protected spot and had
>> plants last a year or two, but found it more difficult to keep in
>> pots in a cool greenhouse where it should be much happier.
>>
>>
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