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Title: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: Rimmer de Vries on January 01, 2019, 03:47:30 PM
Urceolina microcrater
first time in bloom for me
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Post by: Rimmer de Vries on January 01, 2019, 03:48:47 PM
Phaedranassa dubia
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Post by: Rimmer de Vries on January 01, 2019, 03:52:55 PM
Clinanthus verigatus
Collected in a garden in Arepu, Peru by Bill Baker. 
Blooming 5 months early
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Post by: Rimmer de Vries on January 01, 2019, 03:55:21 PM
Norhoscordum filliponei  8 tepels
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Post by: Rimmer de Vries on January 01, 2019, 04:01:05 PM
Sinningia iarae from Sao Paulo
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Post by: Rimmer de Vries on January 01, 2019, 04:06:17 PM
Sinningia cardinalis.
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Post by: ArnoldT on January 01, 2019, 04:48:57 PM
Following up on Rimmer's post.

I've adjusted my supplemental lighting and it's paid off substantially. (as per Rimmer's suggestion)

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Post by: Maggi Young on January 18, 2019, 05:26:06 PM
A newly published paper on a new South American species, with Alan Meerow as one of the authors: ]

https://phytokeys.pensoft.net/article/30755/

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A remarkable new species of Pamianthe (Amaryllidaceae) from the Department of Cauca, Colombia
Alan W. Meerow, Philip A. Silverstone-Sopkin, Alejandro Zuluaga-Tróchez, Jhon A. Sánchez-Taborda

Abstract

A new saxicolous species of Amaryllidaceae tentatively assigned to the tribe Clinantheae, Pamianthe ecollis Silverst., Meerow & Sánchez-Taborda, is described from the western slope of the Cordillera Occidental in the department of Cauca, Colombia. The new species differs from the two hitherto known species of Pamianthe in its yellow flowers and in its nearly obsolete perianth tube. The near loss of the perianth tube may be correlated with a change in pollinator. The new species lacks a bulb; it produces a large number of winged seeds that are wind-dispersed. A key to the species of Pamianthe is provided. This is the first record of the genus Pamianthe for Colombia. The phylogenetic position of the genus Pamianthe is discussed.
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: majallison on January 19, 2019, 07:38:31 PM
A newly published paper on a new South American species, with Alan Meerow as one of the authors: ]

https://phytokeys.pensoft.net/article/30755/

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A remarkable new species of Pamianthe (Amaryllidaceae) from the Department of Cauca, Colombia
Alan W. Meerow, Philip A. Silverstone-Sopkin, Alejandro Zuluaga-Tróchez, Jhon A. Sánchez-Taborda

If this new Pamianthe is as much of a pig to grow as Pamianthe peruviana, I don't think it'll ever become widespread! Looks very rare in the wild as it is...
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: Véronique Macrelle on January 20, 2019, 06:39:45 AM
very nice post! :o
I do not really know anything about these bulbous
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Post by: Steve Garvie on January 20, 2019, 09:08:17 AM
Pamianthe peruviana is native to cool Andean cloud forest where it grows as an epiphyte.

I have a plant that I have grown from a 12 week old seedling to flowering in 5 years. It grows in a plastic orchid pot (increased drainage holes) in a mix of coarse pine bark (essentially bark nuggets), coarse perlite, rock wool cubes, chunky pumice and a small amount of chopped sphagnum. This mix is very open and free-draining but can hold residual moisture for 4 or 5 days. In the winter the plant lives on the west-facing windowsill of a cool (unoccupied) bedroom and takes overnight lows below 10°C (with low dips to 6°C). At this time of year it is kept a little drier but still needs some water and feed as new leaf growth is still evident. A frost-free greenhouse with an absolute minimum of 5°C would also be suitable. Up here the plant spends late Spring/Summer/early Autumn outside in full Scottish sun and is only brought in if strong winds or overnight lows of <7°C are forecast.

I water with rainwater and frequently feed with dilute tomato feed. The plant has grown well under this regime and flowered in the autumn of 2018. I have probably signed its death warrant by writing this.   ;)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4811/32102388868_84e9d1417e_o_d.jpg)
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: ashley on January 20, 2019, 12:29:57 PM
I have probably signed its death warrant by writing this.   ;)

I hope not Steve, but thank you for such a clear description of how you grow it.
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: PaulFlowers on January 29, 2019, 05:26:24 AM
Leucocoryne ixioides - it smells more aliumish than some of the others
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Post by: Maggi Young on January 29, 2019, 01:19:50 PM
Leucocoryne ixioides - it smells more aliumish than some of the others
Appealing photos, Paul.
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Post by: Steve Garvie on February 04, 2019, 05:44:34 PM
Eithea blumenavia
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7892/46928043772_ded621b9fd_o_d.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7900/46928043902_0058bb336f_o_d.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4843/46928043822_a930b87946_o_d.jpg)
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: Rimmer de Vries on February 05, 2019, 02:49:09 PM
In contrast to Steves awsome photos here is a diminutive bulb from Chile.
Miersia chilensis. Flower about 0.8 cm dia on a grass like stem
Looks like it is time for a garden party!
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: François Lambert on February 06, 2019, 11:44:21 AM
superb Eithea blumenavia :-)
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Post by: bibliofloris on February 07, 2019, 03:37:39 PM
I love that Miersia, Rimmer! I’ve never seen it before. It reminds me of some of the tiny species orchids’ flowers, like the bulbophyllums. Did you grow it from seed?
Thanks for sharing it!
Kelly
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: Rimmer de Vries on February 08, 2019, 09:04:30 PM
I love that Miersia, Rimmer! I’ve never seen it before. It reminds me of some of the tiny species orchids’ flowers, like the bulbophyllums. Did you grow it from seed?
Thanks for sharing it!
Kelly

Sorry, it was given to me last fall as a tiny bulb. Part of a greenhouse downsizing effort.
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: Yann on February 09, 2019, 05:18:49 PM
the really easy Ipheion uniflorum 'Froyle Mill',, got his one from the seedex under 5477, the one in the garden is also flowering.
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Post by: David Nicholson on February 25, 2019, 07:22:22 PM
Ipheion 'Alberto Castillo'

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Post by: Maggi Young on February 27, 2019, 04:40:14 PM
New lists online  from Diana Chapman of  Telos  Rare Bulbs -  supplies in USA and  abroad -  carries a range of  bulbs  not  only  from South America and South Africa
http://www.telosrarebulbs.com/ (http://www.telosrarebulbs.com/)
 email  rarebulbs@suddenlink.net or telosrarebulbs@suddenlink.net
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Post by: fermi de Sousa on March 12, 2019, 02:22:11 AM
Rhodophiala bifida grown from seed by crossing the "typical" orange red variety and the "ox-blood" form. In bud they are very dark
cheers
fermi
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: Rimmer de Vries on March 18, 2019, 07:20:16 PM
Clinanthus verigatus Looking a little pale.
Bulbs from Telos 5 years ago.
Last 2 snaps of same flowers on 28 March
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Post by: Maggi Young on March 18, 2019, 07:35:53 PM
Pale  because of  growing  under lights, Rimmer?
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Post by: PaulFlowers on March 25, 2019, 05:20:12 AM
This is Herbertia pulchella and it’s the first time it’s flowered for me. It’s surprisingly small. The flower on the last two
Pics looks like a Barbara Hepworth sculpture to me. Lol
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Post by: Rimmer de Vries on March 28, 2019, 05:40:06 PM
Kohleria warsewiczii
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Post by: Claire Cockcroft on March 28, 2019, 11:06:26 PM
Whoa!  Kohleria warsewiczii is a knock-out, Rimmer.
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Post by: Véronique Macrelle on April 01, 2019, 05:53:51 AM
I love Kohleria warszewiczii!
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: Steve Garvie on April 03, 2019, 10:36:05 PM
Pamianthe peruviana -In flower now (last flowered only 4 months ago in November 2018).
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7921/47478626892_7fcd2c4035_o_d.jpg)
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: ArnoldT on April 09, 2019, 06:34:05 PM
Leucocoryne vittata
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Post by: David Nicholson on April 09, 2019, 06:43:52 PM
Lovely Arnold
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Post by: Gail on April 09, 2019, 06:55:29 PM
What is the scent like on that one Arnold?
I've just, in a moment of madness, ordered some seed of various Leucocorynes from Chileseed. Really don't think the Norfolk climate will suit and my glass house is way too small...
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: ArnoldT on April 10, 2019, 03:06:36 AM
Thanks Dave.

No scent to my nose Gail.

I grow along wit other SA bulbs in a greenhouse kept at ~ 40 F during our winter here in New Jersey, USA.

Does fine at that temp.

Should be easy for you in UK.
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: Gerdk on April 12, 2019, 02:45:20 PM
Ipheion uniflorum   seedlings ex 'Alberto Castillo' - not the real thing but nonetheless welcome

Gerd
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Post by: Paul Cumbleton on April 12, 2019, 05:41:15 PM
A nice display from my Leucocoryne this year.
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Post by: Maggi Young on April 12, 2019, 06:05:02 PM
Yes, indeed!  8)
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Post by: David Nicholson on April 12, 2019, 07:00:19 PM
Cracking show Paul.
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Post by: Gail on April 12, 2019, 09:25:04 PM
They look fabulous. Do you keep them frost-free?
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Post by: Paul Cumbleton on April 12, 2019, 10:14:02 PM
Yes Gail, they are kept in a just frost-free glasshouse. However, last autumn I planted some bulbs outside in a raised bed as an experiment. They have survived the winter - the coldest here has been about -6 Centigrade - and are also now in flower. One season is not much to go on, and summer moisture may be a problem for them, but perhaps it suggests they may also be OK in an unheated glasshouse?

Paul
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: PaulFlowers on April 24, 2019, 09:04:01 PM
This Cypella Herbertia has flowered around 14 months from sowing. It’s bedn flowering for a couple of weeks but this is the only flower I’ve managed to catch. Reminds me of something like a tulip crossed with Moraea lurida.....
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: Diane Whitehead on April 25, 2019, 03:38:34 AM
In 2003 I bought seeds of Leucocoryne vittata. According to my database, I bought 5 packets - 245 seeds of F & W 9536  I have one plant which has just flowered.  It's in a small pot - what could have happened to the other 244?  But I'm delighted with what I have.

I bought other Leucocorynes too,  usually one packet, but apparently 600 seeds of L. purpurea. I'd better check its pot.  None has flowered yet.

Of course, I am hoping to emulate Paul.  What a fantastic display of blue.
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Post by: PaulFlowers on May 09, 2019, 06:27:58 AM
Tristagma nivale - definitely prefers the cold of the greenhouse than in doors. Smells nice too!
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Post by: Gerdk on May 09, 2019, 09:55:32 AM
Tristagma nivale - definitely prefers the cold of the greenhouse than in doors. Smells nice too!

That's one of my favorites too - not everyones taste! I agree - easy when cultivated in a
(nearly) unheated greenhouse.

Gerd
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: Rimmer de Vries on June 02, 2019, 02:49:00 PM
Eucrosia aurantiaca (>1meter tall) and Eucrosia mirabilis (small).
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Post by: Maggi Young on June 02, 2019, 04:16:23 PM
Eucrosia aurantiaca (>1meter tall) and Eucrosia mirabilis (small).
My word, now there's a  contrast!
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: PaulFlowers on August 03, 2019, 10:10:04 PM
Ive grown this from seed as tigridia dugesii but it doesn’t match the internet pics. It’s quite different from T.Vanhoutii which is also flowering and even smells differently (thankfully!)

Does anyone recognise it?

Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: PaulFlowers on August 17, 2019, 05:47:59 AM
After a lot of help from a lot of people- I have the right I.D.= Tigridia hallbergii subsp. lloydii

Another pot of species tigridia has bloomed; red pavona(!).....three years to grow them too. I think there’s something so against the odds about the one that isn’t.

I know Mexico isn’t South America but couldn’t find a better place.
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: PaulFlowers on August 17, 2019, 05:57:19 AM
Tigridia orthantha- a cloud forest tigridia. I think it loves the endless rain.
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Post by: PaulFlowers on August 17, 2019, 06:00:12 AM
another iridacae - Ennealophus fimbriatus - from Argentina ......
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Post by: PaulFlowers on August 17, 2019, 06:03:50 AM
This has taken years from seed; I think it’s supposed to be a winter grower too.

Herbertia puchella.
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Post by: fermi de Sousa on August 17, 2019, 10:53:35 AM
Well done,Paul,
I'm waiting on some seedlings I've grown from Seedex seed to see if they are Herbertia pulchella or just H. lahue which has turned up previously!
cheers
fermi
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: fermi de Sousa on August 25, 2019, 12:49:00 PM
Thanks to Jon B (Mini-bulb lover) I've once again got Tecophilea cyanocrocus in flower!
I once grew it from seed from Diane Clement and got it to flower and set seed before it died (2 seedlings appear to still be alive).
I got a flowering sized bulb from Jon recently - he said it would have 3 flowers and it has!
cheers
fermi
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: PaulFlowers on October 15, 2019, 09:01:00 PM
Trimezia steyermarkii
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Post by: fermi de Sousa on October 16, 2019, 03:18:48 PM
Leucocoryne ixioides from seed from NARGS Seedex 2009 (collected in Chile) - first flowered a few years ago.
The first two pics were taken a few days before the last 3
cheers
fermi
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: fermi de Sousa on October 27, 2019, 03:10:24 PM
Zoellnerallium andinum grown from seed from SRGC Seedex 2015 sown 21-05-16; first seedling 30-07-2016
cheers
fermi
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: Diane Whitehead on November 13, 2019, 08:42:10 PM
I just received seeds from Rareplants.eu, in the Canary Islands - four Leucocorynes, and two Alstroemerias, including the gorgeous one I saw on the beach in Chile - A pelegrina.

One of the Leucocorynes, L alliacea, is a hardy one that I want to cross with some of the tender ones.  I've tried to order it from Chileflora for a number of years, but they are always out of it.

Well, the reason they are out of a number of species I want seems to be that they sell their seeds wholesale to other seed companies. Too bad I didn't find this out a few years ago.

Diane
Title: Re: South American Bulbs 2019
Post by: Rimmer de Vries on December 08, 2019, 04:55:36 PM
Clinanthus variegatus, the apricot form from Telos.  blooming in November- December.  this used to bloom in May in Michigan - 500 miles to the north but here it blooms in late fall after it is brought inside garage for the winter (2 years running now).
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