Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 16:53:52 -0800 From: Chris Teichreb <cjteichr@sfu.ca> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg720$foo@default> Subject: Re: Genlisea
Hi Paul,
I got my G.violacea from a friend, but apparently the seed wasn't
too difficult to germinate. Some species may require application of
giberellic acid. The G.violacea so far seems to be a perennial, although
it went through a period where most of the leaves yellowed and the plant
looked like it was dead. However, within about a month, all the plants
came back.
I've tried growing G.violacea the way that the G.hispidula plant
was grown for the photo in the Savage Garden. The results were less than
impressive. The traps only extended about 1cm into the water, so obviously
they're not as extensive as some species.
G.hispidula is probably the easiest and most commonly grown
species. It's fine to plant seed now if they're being kept in a hot-house.
Chris
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>Hi everyone,
>
>Can anyone give me some advice on Genlisea? There doesn't seem to be much
>info available on the different varieties. Is it easy to germinate seeds?
>What's the best variety to get? I've heard there are annuals, bi-annuals and
>perennials. I would prefer a perennial. I plan to try to grow one as
>outlined in "The Savage Garden". It's now Autumn in Aust. I know Spring is
>the best time to plant seeds, but will they germinate if planted now? (They
>will be kept in a controlled temperature hot-house)
>Thanks for your help.
>
>
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> Paul Edwards,
> Bampton Park,
> Neerim South, Victoria.
> Australia.
> edwards@net2000.com.au
> www.sympac.com.au/~bampton
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