Re: [SG] Cyprepedium
Michael D. Cook wrote:
>
> White Flower Farm is selling a "trade"-produced Cypripedium this spring, at
> a cost of $60.00 (?!) per bare-root plant. I seem to recall Josh having
> noted that the appropriate species of mycorrhizal fungi in the soil are
> required in order for Cyp.s to flourish; otherwise they will die in a
> couple of years. Does the fact that the plant is sent bare-root mean that
> there are none of the fungi included? That sounds stupid. I should say
> obviously none are included; but does that mean that this species survives
> without? If not, what is the right type or commercial brand of mycorrhiza
> to buy and how do you innoculate your soil with it? I appreciate all
> comments and suggestions.
>
> Sheila Smith
Hi Sheila,
To be honest with you, Cyps aren't my strong point...I've never even
grown them! I do know that the fungi have to be present for seed
germination, but after that, I don't know. I think you are probably
safe with propagated plants. If I recall corectly, it is the wild dug
plants that are the most difficult to transplant. You might want to
check out Cyp Haven web page at
http://www.orchidmall.com/cyp.haven/index.htm Carson Whitlow has
culture info and other interesting things on the page. You might even
want to e-mail him for advice...he raises them for a living.
Good luck!
Josh
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