Update on the S. oreophilas (Hi Clarke.) They're very well -
dormant at the moment, but reached 4"+ by the end of the summer,
and have nice fat little rhizomes like kidney beans waiting to
burst into life in a month or so.
I think the trick with oreophila is to keep them quite dry - I
think I read this in SCHNELL. I kept the compost damp at all times,
but not standing in water, and had them toasting under lights on
a 16hr photoperiod in the summer (they're outdoors for the winter,)
and they seem to thrive on it. I didn't measure the humidity, but
I'd guess it was 50-60%. I saw this species ailing at Marstons
last year, and surmised it was because they were in several inches
of water.
On the sphagnum v. peat:sand matter, I find peat:sand perfectly
satisfactory for other Sarra germination, but sphagnum has its
fans - use whatever you find best, I guess.
Happy growing,
Peter
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