Specific Families and Genera > Rhododendron and other Ericaceae
Chimaphila maculata
Nik:
Leaf shape and markings are quite variable between plants. I suspect it’s genetic, not habitat influence.
Nik:
Few more
Maggi Young:
We tried sowing the seeds in mossy areas beside where we have other Wintergreens growing, in the hope they would share a similar mycorrhizal association - but no luck.
I didn't realise the Chimaphila could have such great leaf variations - makes me like them even more! They're almost as varied as Cyclamen. Gorgeous- thank you so much for sharing these photos, Nik!
Nik:
--- Quote from: Maggi Young on November 04, 2021, 10:40:35 PM ---We tried sowing the seeds in mossy areas beside where we have other Wintergreens growing, in the hope they would share a similar mycorrhizal association - but no luck.
--- End quote ---
Maggi, don’t give up. According to University of Washington, they may need few years of stratification:
“ Sow as soon as ripe on moist peat with small amount of inoculated soil from parent site. It is very possible however that seeds that have germinated in trials are actually seeds already within the soil seed bank rather than those collected and sown. This suggests that extensive stratification may be required. Efforts to germinate Chimaphila have met almost entirely with failure, therefore it may be easier to propagate from cuttings and rhizomes “
They say “almost entirely” , not “entirely”.
Best,
Nik
MarcR:
--- Quote from: Maggi Young on November 04, 2021, 05:04:08 PM ---Super little plant, Nik - and one I haven't succeed in growing from seed. :'(
--- End quote ---
Maggi,
If you have access to E.B.Stone potting mix; it is fortified with several helpful microrhizae and bacteria. If you don't have access to it, I am willing to send you a baggie full. The Chimaphila needs 3-7 alternating 90 day cycles of 4c and 20c.
The E.B. Stone, as it comes out of the bag is not acid enough so add some pine or fir finds.
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version