richs
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Post by richs on Jun 2, 2011 12:00:46 GMT -5
So I finally took the plunge, and crossed a few Sarracenias and had very good luck on it. The seedlings that germinated in our greenhouse, in a seedling tray, now have their first round of "true" pitchers, and are just shy of an inch tall. I have not fertilized them, and I'm still on the fence on that one as, these were planted @ early to mid April, and I feel they are doing fine (SO FAR) without it. I am, however concerned with transplanting them - our weather here, now is 60 degrees at 10 AM on June 2nd - (highly unusual- our weather here is soooo off!). So when do you transplant, without fear of damaging such new roots? Also worried about a temp spike - you know unseasonably cool weather that stays and stays, and then "Boom!" weather is up to speed and it's 95 out!
Help!
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Post by buckcity on Jun 3, 2011 20:36:20 GMT -5
Last year I crossed 'Leah Wilkerson' with 'Night Sky' (both ways) and they are growing well in sphagnum but I'm going to leave them alone for a while.
Sounds like your seedlings are large enough to transplant-it's not too difficult in my experience, but I wouldn't do it if the temperatures are high and I was unable to control the temps (by bringing them inside under lights.) If it's cool then it should be a good time to transplant. I always transplant/divide my sarracenia in very early spring when growth is just appearing. Please share photos as you progress.
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Post by richs on Jun 4, 2011 10:38:48 GMT -5
Thanks or the advice buckcity! I'll definitely be keeping an eye on them - our weather here right now is 59 degrees and raining! Way off - all of my fellow Californians are screaming for a refund on our spring weather (I know..boo hoo  )! But within 3 days we're jumping up to 80, which will really oughta screw some plants up after weeks of this kind of weather, however, I digress... The crosses I made were: S.flava (A classic beauty of one) x S. flava 'Kimber Red Ruffles' S. flava 'Virginia' x S. purpurea venosa burkii luteola S. leucophylla 'Red' x S. oreophila 'Clone 4' So for now, I'll keep them under close watch! The crosses you made sound pretty spectacular as well, which brings me to.. How did you get a division of 'Leah Wilkerson'? I tried to contact Brooks Garcia, but to no avail. Is he out of commission? |
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Post by buckcity on Jun 4, 2011 15:28:50 GMT -5
That's who I got mine from ('Leah Wilkerson' .) Sometimes he takes a little while to answer.
Another source, occassionally, is eBay. I've noticed a few divisions available this year-but none currently. Will watch for 'Leah' and let you know if I find it.
By-the-way, 'Adrian Slack' recently sold on eBay for a small fortune but if the buyers had bothered to check California Carnivores it was for sale there for several months at a decent price. Really pays to shop around.
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)! But within 3 days we're jumping up to 80, which will really oughta screw some plants up after weeks of this kind of weather, however, I digress...