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Author Topic: Propagation Eranthis by cutting or breaking of the bulb?  (Read 871 times)

lily-anne

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Propagation Eranthis by cutting or breaking of the bulb?
« on: February 25, 2014, 11:37:02 AM »
has anyone experience with the propagation of eranthis,  by cutting or breaking of the bulb?
when? how? sterile? disinfect? how many pieces?....
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Re: Propagation Eranthis by cutting or breaking of the bulb?
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2014, 12:39:29 PM »
I have broken Guinea Gold into pieces and just potted them together without any treatment. They seem fine.
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Re: Propagation Eranthis by cutting or breaking of the bulb?
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2014, 12:39:53 PM »
They were dormant at the time.
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Re: Propagation Eranthis by cutting or breaking of the bulb?
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2014, 12:50:14 PM »
Quote from: annew on February 25, 2014, 12:39:29 PM
I have broken Guinea Gold into pieces and just potted them together without any treatment. They seem fine.


Yes it worked for me (when dormant) and all came up when replanted but don't be too greedy  ;)
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Re: Propagation Eranthis by cutting or breaking of the bulb?
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2014, 02:23:51 PM »
how thick were the pieces of tuber approximately
and in which month did you split them
« Last Edit: February 25, 2014, 02:31:04 PM by lily-anne »
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