I believe it was the smoke that was more important in getting cyps to germinate, rather than the flower ot bloom. I know there is information on the OGD archives, I also believe you can google this.
K Barrett N Calif, USA >I received a Phragmipedium vittatum last March from Ray Rands as a >substitute for a besseae he was out of stock on. I read somewhere that >this is a difficult plant to bloom and blooms after a fire in its native >habitat. So I gathered a sandwich bag full of ash from a roadside >grass/brush fire and applied some to the pot last summer, during the >hottest part of summer, guessing that this is when a fire would be likely. >No blooms yet, but most of the plants from Ray are resent imports, so I >would expect that this plant is still making the adjustment to the northern >hemisphere. If any one wants to suggest any details on how and when to >apply the ash, it would be appreciated. Cynthia, Prescott, AZ _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
