|
|
Post by dvg on Apr 30, 2020 15:57:24 GMT
Another recent acquisition, U. alpina, arrived with so many tubers, there are now two pots of them to experiment with.  U. alpina has the reputation of being easy to grow, and should be considered as a beginner's first test plant, to see how it performs in a keeper's conditions, before venturing further into the pursuit and cultivation of the more demanding epiphytic tuberous Utrics. This species flowers easily, arrived with a flower stalk in progress, and with another emerging, after everything was potted up.  dvg |
|
|
|
Post by dvg on May 13, 2020 17:01:48 GMT
That green flower stalk in the first two photos has yellowed and stalled out, but the newer flower stalk (1 o'clock position) has taken over for it and is looking like a promising replacement.  The change in humidity and lighting must have been too much of a shock to the flower stalk's system, after being uprooted and sent across country. dvg |
|
|
|
Post by dvg on Jun 11, 2020 15:06:20 GMT
This U. alpina flower stalk is still promising to bring its blooms to fruition.  dvg |
|
|
|
Post by dvg on Jun 23, 2020 17:18:40 GMT
A bit more progress...   dvg |
|
|
|
Post by dvg on Jul 2, 2020 17:32:31 GMT
As i'm still new to growing the tuberous Utrics, and Utrics in general, there will be the unanticipated speed bumps along the way. Lately, i've had a promising praetermissa flower's interior brown and abort, and now my alpina has also done the same with the first flower on its stalk.  The second flower has opened, but also has a deformed flower, with a brown blemish. Last week i stopped spraying the opening flowers, because i was concerned my water collected directly from the eaves trough had too much of a bacterial load, from decaying detritus in those troughs. As a result, i'm hoping that the next couple flowers will turn out pristine, with the spray ban in effect. It was probably safe when RO water and melted snow water were used in my spray bottle, but i'll soon see if i've sussed out this issue, and have indeed found a solution for it. dvg |
|
|
|
Post by fredg on Jul 2, 2020 17:54:32 GMT
We await your further report with anticipation  |
|
|
|
Post by dvg on Jul 2, 2020 18:09:22 GMT
As you well know Fred, it isn't always just sunshine and sweet tea under the sycamore tree. dvg |
|
|
|
Post by dvg on Jul 7, 2020 18:11:00 GMT
They say the third time's the charm...  At least it was with this flower stalk,  but the third bloom on this stalk turned out alright.  Cheers, Doug dvg |
|
|
|
Post by dvg on Aug 25, 2020 18:41:00 GMT
Since acquiring this species plant earlier this spring, it has completely replaced all of its old leafy stolons with new green growth.  However, it is always working on expanding its empire, and will, if left unchecked.  But all things considered, this is a wonderful clone to add to any CP collection.  dvg |
|
|
|
Post by dvg on Sept 16, 2020 19:10:47 GMT
Looking to meet and make new friends? Who ya gonna call?  Good ol' alpina is always reaching out to network with others. dvg |
|
|
|
Post by dvg on Jan 1, 2022 22:18:16 GMT
An alpina flower stalk, rising up above the alpina x campbelliana flower buds.  A closer look at a developing alpina flower.  dvg |
|
|
|
Post by dvg on Jan 4, 2022 21:24:05 GMT
A bit more progress with this alpina flower...  dvg |
|
|
|
Post by dvg on Jan 7, 2022 22:21:19 GMT
The same alpina flower from today, with many more flowers to follow in queue behind it.  dvg |
|
|
|
Post by dvg on Jan 20, 2022 19:27:33 GMT
Getting the flowers now, but found out that these flower's calyces disapprove of being indiscriminately sprayed by my hand mister.  This easy Utric is being grown in a 3" pot now overgrown by moss. (That's a 4" inch water dish the 3" pot is sitting in)  There are seven flower stalks in this alpina pot, either currently in bloom or soon to be.  dvg |
|
|
|
Post by dvg on Feb 10, 2022 18:00:17 GMT
These alpina flowers, when fresh, have bright yellow eyespots, similar in colour to a sunny-side up pan-fried egg's still runny yolk. But as the flowers age, their eyespots fade from that vivid yellow to the duller hues of a very well-done yolk.  A fallen comrade from today.  dvg |
|
not here it isn't