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Title: Why don't all snowdrops multiply like this
Post by: mark smyth on August 28, 2014, 06:14:19 PM
Wouldn't it be great if all snowdrops multiplied like this

Maidwell L has 8 daughter bulbs surrounding two main bulbs
Title: Re: Why don't all snowdrops multiply like this
Post by: Maggi Young on August 28, 2014, 06:18:22 PM
It would be fun if they did  8)
What a very nice bottom that is...... :-X
Title: Re: Why don't all snowdrops muliply like this
Post by: Alan_b on August 28, 2014, 07:11:27 PM
I suspect you need the right snowdrop clone in the right soil with the right weather to achieve that, Mark.
Title: Re: Why don't all snowdrops muliply like this
Post by: mark smyth on August 28, 2014, 08:10:41 PM
These two live in the greenhouse and have had no water since the leaves started to turn yellow. They did get a liquid feed once a month.

A few disasters though with some bulbs just dry husks  :'(
Title: Re: Why don't all snowdrops muliply like this
Post by: johnw on August 29, 2014, 12:46:52 AM
Mark - I know what a multiplier 'Maidwell L' is but yours are in overdrive.  Do tell us about your mix.

johnw
Title: Re: Why don't all snowdrops muliply like this
Post by: Anthony Darby on August 29, 2014, 04:58:41 AM
Wonder what it comes up like from seed, as I have seedlings?  8)
Title: Re: Why don't all snowdrops muliply like this
Post by: Mavers on August 29, 2014, 08:19:33 AM
That's amazing Mark.
Look at all those little roots just itching to grow.

You make me laugh Maggi ;D
Title: Re: Why don't all snowdrops multiply like this
Post by: annew on August 29, 2014, 08:48:20 AM
It would be fun if they did  8)
What a very nice bottom that is...... :-X
Looks like several bottoms all trying to get on the same seat!
Title: Re: Why don't all snowdrops muliply like this
Post by: Mavers on August 29, 2014, 12:00:38 PM
The last seat in musical chairs Anne.
Title: Re: Why don't all snowdrops muliply like this
Post by: mark smyth on August 29, 2014, 01:52:46 PM
Look at all those little roots just itching to grow.

It rained today in the greenhouse  :D
Title: Re: Why don't all snowdrops muliply like this
Post by: johnw on September 02, 2014, 03:52:17 PM
Just repotting a few today.  G. elwesii v, Whittallii seems to have the same problem here, one marked "1 v large bulb 8/2013" is now a family of 14.

johnw
Title: Re: Why don't all snowdrops muliply like this
Post by: mark smyth on September 02, 2014, 04:36:43 PM
if only we knew what we did to encourage them to do that
Title: Re: Why don't all snowdrops muliply like this
Post by: johnw on September 02, 2014, 06:50:47 PM
if only we knew what we did to encourage them to do that

One thing is for certain, I cannot take the blame. >:(

johnw
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