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Rogan

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Cyrtanthus contractus
« on: December 02, 2008, 11:10:00 AM »
Cyrtanthus contractus:

Fresh seed available (collected 29 Nov.) - no strings attached!  ;)

Send me a PM with your postal address if you want some.
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Re: Cyrtanthus contractus
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2008, 12:52:31 PM »
Who wouldn't!? Look at that beauty...
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Rogan

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Re: Cyrtanthus contractus
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2008, 02:09:52 PM »
"Who wouldn't!? Look at that beauty..."

i.e. you're ready for a packet?  :)
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Re: Cyrtanthus contractus
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2008, 03:00:12 PM »
I've got the paperwork, you've got the seed!

PM me to arrange details...
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Paul T

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Re: Cyrtanthus contractus
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2008, 06:57:11 AM »
Rogan,

Are they really as big as they look in that picture?  That is darn impressive!!  :o
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Re: Cyrtanthus contractus
« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2008, 10:04:55 AM »
Wonderful plant Rogan !!  :o
How long from seed to flowering plant please ???
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Luc Gilgemyn
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Re: Cyrtanthus contractus
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2008, 10:20:07 PM »
Sorry I left this so late:

Paul,

The floral tube must be up to 50mm long - just a guess as I have not measured them before.


Luc,

4 to 5 years on average - I do not feed my bulbs regularly, I imagine they could be faster if treated more leniently.
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Re: Cyrtanthus contractus
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2008, 11:16:02 PM »
Rogan,

So Yes, they ARE as big as they look then.  Impressive!
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