Date: Thu, 17 Sep 98 19:55 EDT From: dave evans <T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg3044$foo@default> Subject: Re: Cephalotus seeds?
Dear Cristiano,
> I'm new of this group. Since I've found this Mailing List's Archive,
> I've quite changed behaviour with my plants! Although It's tiring for
> an Italian writing english (and also for you understand him, I
> think...), I've decided my subscription to this discussion group.
I can understand you just fine. (Good English!)
> 1- I'd like to start cultivation of _Cephalotus follicularis_.
> thought that starting from seeds whould be a good chance for
> me.
Well you may find that it is not possible to find a person who can
send you seeds of _C. follicularis_. It is rare for them to produce
viable seed in cultivation. Often, when a plant does make seed, the
grower will try to germinate the seed his/herself as it may be a long
time before they have any other seeds to try.
> I know that leaf and roots cutting are better ways than seeds to
> obtain new plants, but my opinion is that It's easier (and cheap)
> for everybody to send and receive by mail seeds than a package
> whith live sphagnum inside. Coud anyone help me in this adventure?
I think Andreas Wistuba (Germany) has this plant available. If so,
you will find it fairly easy to order a plant from him. :) I bought
one from him last year and it has been a very easy clone to grow and
doesn't suffer too bad from transplant shock. (This is probably because
of the TC protocol and may change as it gets larger.)
> 2- What do you mean when you tell "bare root" ?
> (Any tranlation in Italian hasn't any meaning...)
How about "naked root"? (without soil)
Good luck,
Dave Evans
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