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Androcymbium
« on: November 11, 2010, 08:37:31 PM »
A small genus with European, middle east and south african representatives.
This one is from crete, A. rechingeri, and is flowering from november to february.
The flowers last several weeks.
Note the small nectar drops. But doesn't smell at all  :'(
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Re: Androcymbium
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2010, 09:16:06 PM »
Very nice on

is it grown from seed or by divisions

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Re: Androcymbium
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2010, 09:31:28 PM »
From seeds and very slow ....
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Re: Androcymbium
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2010, 03:53:59 AM »
Fred,

If you don't mind, I'll add another Androcymbium species here as well, this one flowered for me at the end of July for the first time from seed and I didn't get a chance to post a pic.  Not nearly as striking as yours.  I include a more general pic of the plant, plus a closeup of the flower.  Very easy to miss it flowering, particularly with that sort of hooded leaf above it.  ::)  I hope you don't mind me adding to your topic?
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Re: Androcymbium
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2010, 05:44:15 AM »
Excellent Paul ! to add other species.
South african species are also superb and I haven't seen yours.
Thank's for posting, I hope others will follow.
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Re: Androcymbium
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2010, 07:28:50 AM »
Fred,

The only reason I've seen mine is that it was in a pot and I noticed the flower.  If it had been in the garden I never would have noticed it.  It is very well disguised. ::)
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Re: Androcymbium
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2010, 03:17:38 PM »
Hi,
Can anyone offer any advice on growing the South African Androcymbium species from seed? I've tried several times using my usual method for Cape bulbs, but no luck. Even better, does anyone have any spare young bulbs for sale or exchange?
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Re: Androcymbium
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2010, 07:20:56 PM »
Fred that's really lovely 8) it's a pity it dosent have a fragrance, but saying that I wouldn't mind having it in my greenhouse.

Angie :)
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Re: Androcymbium
« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2010, 07:43:56 PM »
Fred
Very nice
« Last Edit: November 12, 2010, 09:54:08 PM by Alessandro.marinello »
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Re: Androcymbium
« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2010, 11:09:37 PM »
James, with fresh seed results are good although not a full 100% germination. Note that the corms are very deeply in the ground, therefore seedlings will be found at the very bottom of the pot, like Tropaeolums.

They do better in extremely well drained mix. The 4C- 13/15 C range is very good for Cape species.
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