Date: Wed, 25 Feb 1998 12:45:36 PST From: "Sundew Sundew" <sundew@hotmail.com> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg754$foo@default> Subject: Germination / Fungus & Slime / D.nidiformis, etc.
Hello CPers.
I planted a lot of seed a couple weeks ago and today have finally
noticed *excellent* germination of D.nidiformis (=sp.Magaliesburg).
This is the first to grow, I also planted 2 forms of madagascariensis, 2
of collinsiae, "villosa ascendens", neocaledonica and a few others
(thank you, Jim, Marcelo and Laurent!) as well as some seed I had in the
fridge for quite a few years. (Speaking of which, has anyone I sent
seed to seen any germination yet?
The above seed was planted in a new batch of Canadian peat moss (much
better than the _crap_ I bought in small bags @ Frank's Nursery) and
topped it with about 1cm of "No Damp Off"=milled dead sphagnum moss. So
far, I have a little algae growth (nothing like what grew on my last
batch of peat moss) and some fuzzy white fungus on a few seeds and twigs
/ misc. flower parts. I hope this milled sphagnum proves to be less
suitable for algae, mold, fungus and other nasty growth.
One of my friends recommended spraying a mild listerine+water solution
over the surface of pots covered with unwanted growth and also
recommended pouring boiling water over pots before planting. Anyone do
either of these? She's an expert fern-grower but hasnt tried this with
any CP so I thought I should ask beforehand.
Finally, if I know you (or even if I dont know you) and you're in a
friendly mood :) , drop me an email, I'd love to see some new email in
this emailbox of mine...
Happy growing,
Matt
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