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Catwheazle

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Fritillaria ...."medicine" for me :-)
« on: August 25, 2018, 11:01:48 AM »
In a pouch of Chinese medicine were dried bulbs of Fritillaria unibracteatae, cirrhosae or delevay.
I assume that these dried bulbs do not live anymore. On the internet, unfortunately, I found only sources for "medicine", unfortunately not for live bulbs / plants / seeds. Does anyone have a tip for me?

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Re: Fritillaria ...."medicine" for me :-)
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2018, 03:54:39 PM »
I would think it is worthwhile  soaking the dried bulbs  for a day or so in water that is  just barely warm - changing the water regularly. It may be that they are not  dried beyond all hope or rejuvenating them.  Cannot hurt to try, can it?

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Re: Fritillaria ...."medicine" for me :-)
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2018, 03:59:09 PM »
I'll try it :)
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Re: Fritillaria ...."medicine" for me :-)
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2018, 01:07:01 PM »
No chance.....all dead  :'(and
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Re: Fritillaria ...."medicine" for me :-)
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2018, 01:51:25 PM »
Oh dear - did they not re-hydrate at all?  I hoped they would  "plump-up" and then have  a better  chance when planted.
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Re: Fritillaria ...."medicine" for me :-)
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2018, 03:37:39 PM »
I think they were dried in the oven or with hot air
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