Wanted - fern, Ranunculus and ?Tigridia

[mark smyth]

I'm looking for a source for these two plants
Polystichum lonchitis
Ranunculus x Arendsii
?Tigridia

[Giles]

Dear Mark,
The fern is usually available in The British Pteridological Society Spore Exchange. (ferns from spores isn't difficult).
You are too late for this season, but worth a try this Autumn.
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted_sites/bps/sporeex.htm
All the best,
Giles

[FrazerHenderson]

Mark

I picked up some spores (but not of the species you wish) from The British Pteridological Society stand at the Tatton Show. The folk (like all botanically minded folk) couldn't have been more helpfu. Apparently where I'd been going wrong had been in not sterilising the soil by pouring boiling water over it and then letting it cool prior to casting the spores. The Society has a bargain membership at the moment giving a number of additional months to the standard annual subscription.

I got details of all the best fern stockists:
www.fibrex.co.uk
www.world-of-ferns.co.uk
www.fernnursery.co.uk
www.monksilver.com
www.dicksonia.com
www.aspeco.net/francais/lemondedesfougres.html
www.plantessential.com
www.ivycroft.freeserve.co.uk

[David Nicholson]

Mark, if it is Tigridia pavonia you are after I may have some seed left from last years collection but will need to check.

[mark smyth]

Sorry David. I know know it's a Cypella

[mark smyth]

Thanks Frazer. When I looked I couldnt find any. I obviously spelt it wrong on Google

[David Nicholson]

Sorry David. I know know it's a Cypella

I didn't look at the picture until now-I could have told you that   If ever you get an offset spare I'm your man

[Darren]

Mark (and David), the Cypella is probably C.herbertii. If growing outside it almost certainly is. My plant seems to have some capsules developing so I may be able to supply seed in a few weeks.

[David Nicholson]

That would be nice Darren. I'll make a little list of the South African stuff I have spare.

[mark smyth]

thanks

[Rogan]

We're all very keen on getting you hooked on South American Iridaceae, Mark! I have seeds of Hesperoxiphion peruvianum (Syn. Cypella peruviana) if you're still looking. I call this plant "open by seven, gone by eleven" - it does have lovely scented flowers to boot   

[Paul T]

Rogan,

If you perchance have a couple spare to throw this way I would be grateful too (if not, maybe next year if you have some?).  I have had 3 bulbs for many years, slowly dwindling down to a single bulb now.  No seed set unfortunately.  I'd love to start some more.  I am guessing this is one of the genus/species that like a lot of water while in growth, like some of the Cypella species?  I am guessing I've been keeping mine a bit too dry while in growth and they're just holding on rather than thriving.  Should this species multiply at all?  Sorry for all the questions.... don't see this plant mentioned very often so happy to absorb any information I can find on it.  

Thanks.

[Rogan]

Hello Paul,

I have some seeds for you - please send me your postal address.