Re: Crinum vs Nerine (off topic)
- To: i*@rt66.com
- Subject: Re: Crinum vs Nerine (off topic)
- From: b*@tiger.hsc.edu (Bill Shear)
- Date: Wed, 4 Dec 1996 10:08:22 -0500
Nerienes generally bloom in late fall or early winter and then produce
their foliage, which dies out late in the spring (they behave like
Lycoris). Hardiness is very variable; I've failed with them here in Z7 but
had them survive and bloom for a few years in Z5! The best bet is pot
culture, treat them like Hippeastrum (Amaryllis) but keep the seasonal
aspect in mind.
Thompson and Morgan are selling yellow Clivia seedlings, 2 for $49.99.
Last year the price was around $35 for two seedlings, but all were sold out
by February. Get your bid in early! Clivias are easily raised from seed
so once your plants bloom, self-pollinate them and raise large numbers!
I've seen mature yellow Clivias offered for $300.
Best wishes, Bill
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William A. Shear
Department of Biology
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney VA 23943 USA
phone (804) 223-6172
FAX (804) 223-6374
