Re: OT: Cape Bulbs in Pots
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- Subject: Re: OT: Cape Bulbs in Pots
- From: s*@aristotle.net (J. Michael, Celia or Ben Storey)
- Date: Wed, 19 Nov 1997 13:22:06 -0700 (MST)
>Ferraria crispa is a very easy irid with exotic green and brown flowers
>produced on 12-18 inch spikes over a very long period. Last summer I gave
>some of these away to iris-l folk and would like to hear how they are
>doing. My largest plant now has a bloom spike emerging.
>
Bill hi! I have three of your ferraria undulata. All three have strappy,
grasslike leaves, the largest about 18 inches tall. They're in moderately
moist, peat-based potting soil in a west-facing window (my only southern
exposure is a sentry cat post).
The leaves flop sideways. Last week I inserted props and tied the foliage
to keep it upright. I am concerned that they're falling over because I'm
not giving them enough sun. Is that probable, or are these the kind of
plants that tend to topple? The Christmas cactus and the "bilburgea"
(spelling?) on the same sill look terrific.
No bloomstalks yet, but I'm in no hurry. I have my orchid spikes to hover over.
celia
storey@aristotle.net
Little Rock
