Re: Nerine sarniensis
Janet Smithen wrote:
> > Your posting reminds me to ask you and the group when I should divide
> > and re-plant my overcrowded pot of Nerine sarniensis. It did not bloom
> > well last year and has been multiplying in the pot for at least 5 years.
> > I remember some discussion here a month or so ago about it being best to
> > water these from time to time during their summer dormancy. Mine still
> > are showing some green leaves.
> >
> > Dear Janet,
> > Normally the leaves of your Nerine sarniense should be dry by now.
> > Just check if the leaves are 7-8 mm wide and if it remain green
> > throughout the summer it could be N bowdenii.(a summergrower)
> > Nerine sarniense can be divided now and growth will restart the end
> > of the summer. If it is a N bowdenii the best time is mid winter. But as
> > it seems it won't flower anyway you might as well repot this N bowdenii
> > now and well prepare the flowering for 2001. Flowerbuds are initiated
> > 2-3 years before the flowers appear, so be patient!
,
> I double checked my leaves; they are 1.5 to 2 cm wide and about 30 cm long
> (12 inches) so I must have N. sarniensis (or sarniense as you say) I will
> divide and re-pot now as you suggest and hope for the best. Do you
> recommend a humusy potting mix or a gritty one?
Dear Janet,
Your Nerine sarniensis should be dormant soon.
I suggest you repot them then in a well draining sandy mix (50% sand
+ hmus+compost+ some garden soil+ grit).
Kind regards
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