D. Spathulata & Adelae

dphillips (dphillip@linknet.kitsap.lib.wa.us)
Sat, 7 Sep 1996 23:09:31 -0700 (PDT)

Are the plants that sprout from the D. Adelae's roots a reflection of the
plants health? I have three that have sprouted from the same root of the
mother plant, and they appear to be very healthy. They seem to be
doing better than the mother plant!

I also have quite a few D. Spathulata's that are blooming. The flower
stalks have from two to six buds each, depending on the age. The problem
that I seem to be having is that they only stay open for about one day,
then they close up. Or, if I take them out of direct light, they close
up. How is it possible to pollinate them when they are open for so little
time, not to mention that they are only about a 1/4" wide?

Thanks a bunch!

Dan