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Post by Sleepy on Feb 7, 2008 10:19:57 GMT 1
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Post by madonplants on Feb 7, 2008 11:08:46 GMT 1
It is lovely, isn't it? I saw it on their email a few weeks ago and was tempted, but just don't know where I would put them. Keith |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Feb 7, 2008 11:35:22 GMT 1
I've ordered some! Couldn't resist ;D |
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Post by maggyd on Feb 7, 2008 11:35:50 GMT 1
That is truly lovely Sleepy! it would look lovely in a Japanees garden setting  it would be lost in mine Im afraid. |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Feb 12, 2008 9:45:31 GMT 1
Well Sleepy, they arrived yeasterday - 6 tubers each one the size of a peanut! It says to grow them in orchid compost and can be grown outdoors with some winter protection (although they are said to be hardy down to -6), woodland garden or patio containers, or all year in a cool house or greenhouse. Protect from scorching heat at all times. If in a border, humus-rich slightly acidic, well drained soil in dappled shade. During the growing season they require plenty of water in order to simulate Asia's monsoon season - water daily with rain water in spring and summer! I knew this but still bought them - time will tell if I have bittten off more than I can chew! Have had to re-think the pot - the one planned won't work! |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Feb 12, 2008 10:19:21 GMT 1
Well Sleepy, they arrived yeasterday - 6 tubers each one the size of a peanut! It says to grow them in orchid compost and can be grown outdoors with some winter protection (although they are said to be hardy down to -6), woodland garden or patio containers, or all year in a cool house or greenhouse. Protect from scorching heat at all times. If in a border, humus-rich slightly acidic, well drained soil in dappled shade. During the growing season they require plenty of water in order to simulate Asia's monsoon season - water daily with rain water in spring and summer! I knew this but still bought them - time will tell if I have bittten off more than I can chew! Have had to re-think the pot - the one planned won't work! They're a bit picky BM - I hope they give a good return I'll keep you posted! |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 25, 2008 12:22:36 GMT 1
Well, so far I have 2 little shoots each about 1" tall ;D Don't know where the other 4 are!
They are in the kitchen at the moment as I thought that the conservatory would not give them any humidity. I may move them to the bathroom that may be better - either that or they will be dizzy!
Will keep you up to date with progress!
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Post by Sleepy on Mar 25, 2008 12:25:19 GMT 1
Well, so far I have 2 little shoots each about 1" tall ;D Don't know where the other 4 are! They are in the kitchen at the moment as I thought that the conservatory would not give them any humidity. I may move them to the bathroom that may be better - either that or they will be dizzy! Will keep you up to date with progress! I was just looking at the photo of them just before you posted! Spooky! |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 25, 2008 12:27:42 GMT 1
Well, so far I have 2 little shoots each about 1" tall ;D Don't know where the other 4 are! They are in the kitchen at the moment as I thought that the conservatory would not give them any humidity. I may move them to the bathroom that may be better - either that or they will be dizzy! Will keep you up to date with progress! I was just looking at the photo of them just before you posted! Spooky! Ooh-err! Are you still tempted to get some Sleepy? |
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Post by Sleepy on Mar 25, 2008 12:32:39 GMT 1
I was just looking at the photo of them just before you posted! Spooky! Ooh-err! Are you still tempted to get some Sleepy? Tempted yes, but not surcumbing |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 25, 2008 12:35:24 GMT 1
Ooh-err! Are you still tempted to get some Sleepy? Tempted yes, but not surcumbing Be strong! Time will tell whether I was right or daft! |
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Post by Sleepy on Mar 25, 2008 12:38:15 GMT 1
Tempted yes, but not surcumbing Be strong! Time will tell whether I was right or daft! Oh, you were right - even if it is because you are trying them for us ;D |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 25, 2008 12:41:34 GMT 1
Be strong! Time will tell whether I was right or daft! Oh, you were right - even if it is because you are trying them for us ;D No pressure then?  ;D |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Apr 8, 2008 17:58:36 GMT 1
Quick update - four have germinated, now ranging between an inch to about 2 1/2" tall! Don't know where the other two are  |
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Post by debbiem on Apr 8, 2008 19:15:33 GMT 1
Brilliant! I bet the other two follow on. ;D
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Post by bogmyrtle on Apr 9, 2008 9:07:21 GMT 1
Brilliant! I bet the other two follow on. ;D I hope so - it will be clever positioning of the pot otherwise as it will be lop-sided! |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Apr 17, 2008 8:30:41 GMT 1
Brilliant! I bet the other two follow on. ;D One has poked its little head up this morning  You can tell I'm chuffed can't you? ;D Even to get them this far! They are now in the kitchen and appear to be happy there - I thought that they would get some of the humidity they need there - or in the bathroom but then I have to carry the pot downstairs and outside to water them! |
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Post by 4pygmies on Apr 17, 2008 9:40:19 GMT 1
Oh good! Can't wait to seethem in flower Myrtle - I womanfully resisted the temptation to get them so I am relying on you, you know......
I discovered yesterday that my beloved grandson has removed all the labels (I made such an effort to be efficient too) from my row of pots containing all the tender bulbs and tubers etc - all sorts in them but I can't remember at all! ;D Bless his cotton socks....I can't find any of them...
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Post by bogmyrtle on Apr 17, 2008 9:45:45 GMT 1
Oh good! Can't wait to seethem in flower Myrtle - I womanfully resisted the temptation to get them so I am relying on you, you know...... I discovered yesterday that my beloved grandson has removed all the labels (I made such an effort to be efficient too) from my row of pots containing all the tender bulbs and tubers etc - all sorts in them but I can't remember at all! ;D Bless his cotton socks....I can't find any of them... Oh heck - must take good care of them then! ;D It will be when they go outside and Poppy finds the pot! Bless, he thought he would help you and surprise you and it will be now won't it? ;D |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Jul 8, 2008 12:56:57 GMT 1
Well, they are certainly getting plenty of rainwater aren't they? Not really humid enough for them though.
The last one to appear was dug up by Poppy! And also another one has died so back down to four - they look like pieces of grass in a pot! They have started to put on a little more growth though, as a couple of weeks ago they were decidedly 'iffy'. It really needs to be a bit warmer and humid for them I think! There is still time.
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Post by 4pygmies on Jul 8, 2008 12:59:28 GMT 1
T&M's are selling them 6 tubers for £14.99 atm Myrtle! They seem a bit tricky to me...shame, they look really beautiful in the catalogue.....
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Post by debbiem on Jul 8, 2008 15:13:00 GMT 1
Oh good! Can't wait to seethem in flower Myrtle - I womanfully resisted the temptation to get them so I am relying on you, you know...... I discovered yesterday that my beloved grandson has removed all the labels (I made such an effort to be efficient too) from my row of pots containing all the tender bulbs and tubers etc - all sorts in them but I can't remember at all! ;D Bless his cotton socks....I can't find any of them... Oh heck - must take good care of them then! ;D It will be when they go outside and Poppy finds the pot! Bless, he thought he would help you and surprise you and it will be now won't it? ;D Make sure the slugs don't get them! Like they have my lilies - up they come, big buds just about to open and...........munch.  That's the last thing you want after all the expectation, some mollusc to come along and wreck the exquisite buds.  Luckily there were enough flowers on the lilies to see a bloom or two in their full glory. |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Jul 25, 2008 9:49:07 GMT 1
Well, and then there were 2! There were 3 at the start of the week but Poppy was playing the other night and landed in the pot breaking one - she is really heavy footed for a small cat sometimes.
They have been looking decidedly iffy and still do, although it is much warmer now, and I am hoping they will improve time will tell! They are still short blades of grass!
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Post by bogmyrtle on Jul 25, 2008 10:05:46 GMT 1
Well, and then there were 2! There were 3 at the start of the week but Poppy was playing the other night and landed in the pot breaking one - she is really heavy footed for a small cat sometimes. They have been looking decidedly iffy and still do, although it is much warmer now, and I am hoping they will improve time will tell! They are still short blades of grass! Such a shame Myrtle - cats are usually very sure footed too. Perhaps next year will be a better year for Egret Orchids - many plants/bulbs don't seem to do very well in their first year. Oh, she is very sure footed - she makes sure she lands on a plant or on me in the middle of the night! ;D |
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That's the last thing you want after all the expectation, some mollusc to come along and wreck the exquisite buds. 