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Re: Bulbs Sprouting

Mike Smith-VE9AA, Coreen Smith-VE9AAA, wrote:
> 
> I Have a box of Acidanthera bulbs that I just noticed have sprouted about 1
> 1/2". Should I put them in the coldroom? Or is it too late for these plants.
> The roots have not yet developed but the butt ends do have little bumps.
> (Please don't laugh at my descriptions!) It is snowing to beat the band, so
> they cannot go out in the greenhouse. These are not winter hardy from what I
> understand.
> 
> Hope there is still HOPE left for these!
> 
> Coreen
> 
> Michael & Coreen Smith
> 271 Smith Rd, Waterville
> Sunbury Co, NB, E2V 3V6
> Canada
> 
> Coreen (1997-1998 Co-President for Orchid Society of New Brunswick)
> 
> Mike's/ve9aa personal homepage is at:
> http://members.tripod.com/~ve9aa/index.html
> Coreen's/ve9aaa personal homepage is at:
> http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/2174

Hi Mike and Coreen,

You're the only other people I have been in touch with who are growing
Acidanthera. I live in the city and grow mine in a tiny garden in front
of my house. I have seen people walk by and do a literal double-take
when they get a whiff of the flowers' exotic scent. Here in Richmond,
Virginia where we are due to get our first real freeze tonight, out of
cowardice I have lifted mine although many sources say they should make
it through our winter in zone 7. I've cut off the tops and put them out
to dry in the house. According to the sources I've found, yours should
do fine in a cool room if they are kept dry.

Let me ask you a question. Each bulb/corm I lifted had up to a dozen red
round bulblets/cormlets hanging on for dear life. How are these grown?
Left out, they appear to shrivel as the adult bulbs don't. I have
layered some in barely damp potting soil and kept them inside. Any other
ideas?

I look forward to hearing from you,

Mariah Travis
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