Rhodophiala - Summer 2011

[Ezeiza]

the colour of the flower when the anthers open would be the definitive one.

You asked what pollinates Rhodophialas: bees and flies (small native flies, not carrion Helicodiceros flies!). But of course can be other insects.

On the other side, It would be very good to have at least a few of the difficult Rhodophialas established under cultivation.

[angie]

John I would just be happy to get it to flower.

Angie

[Ezeiza]

That's the point, Angie. Chilean Rhodophialas are consistently difficult to grow (not to mention flowering!). But, this is true of many Chilean bulbs.

[santo2010]

Here In Buenos Aires with temps around 10C Rhodophiala Rhodolirion decided that it is no longer a winter.
At least one month before our mild winter ends.

[Darren]

Two weeks until I start watering but I noticed yesterday that R. chilensis F&W 9700 has popped up 4 flower buds almost overnight. I've given it an early drink. Will post a pic of the flowers in a few days time.

[Ezeiza]

Darren, so important to treasure those F&W numbers as their collecting work will stop altogether any time.

[Darren]

Sorry to hear that Alberto, though of course they have only sent out seed sporadically (via the Archibalds) for several years anyway. My involvement in the cacti & succulent hobby has made me more careful regarding collection numbers as in that field the data is treated with almost obsessive reverence.

[johnw]

Just a note to say that the araucana (formerly my elwesii) salmon x advena cross has taken as well as advena selfed.

johnw