I really like the sound of Exotica X Charisma!! Hope those grow well for you! By the way KB, my Exposure selfed aborted, all of them!!

Donna

Its cool Donna. But I appreciate the offer. maybe next time.

Right now my seedlings are under lights 24/7. just 2 fluorescent bulbs.

They arent really growing in a line or anything so should i leave them like that? or should i take them all out and plant them straight so they grow evenly?
if yes when do i do that?

2 more emerged today

so now its

Exotica x Charisma - 10

Laughing...the Mystery seeds are.....A MYSTERY! I didn't label the bag! I think they are the second pod from Paris selfs! My Lemon Star selfs didn't sprout either...so you are right on agreement with my sprouts!

I had some other seeds that were so sparse that I didn't share (they were already planted...) these were Jewels crosses (Red Lion x Jewel and Lady Diana x Jewel). Those could be very interesting!
K

I have so many seeds all from the same plant and i notice that some seeds grow faster some grow slower
some are big and some are small
and i think this is all apart of the plants genetics

all my seeds are growing all over the place since i really didnt plant in columns or rows should i seperate them and make them organized or no?

thanks Kristi! too bad we have to wait so long to see results

HOWDY!!!

THIS IS AN UPDATE FOR KRISTI & ALANA. As well as some other news.

1.5 YEARS LATER

Enough with the all caps... hehe I will post pics later this week!!

So Kristi, you sent me seeds, I planted and many grew. The bulbs are much bigger now. I am pretty sure all the seedlings I mentioned above are still alive.

and Alana you sent me a few bulbs, one of Orange Sovereign x Moonlight, one of blossom peacock x red lion, and the others were self pollinated Orange Sovereign and Moonlight.

I can't tell which is which since the signs got mixed up, but once we see scapes well know.. maybe!! I do know which one is OS x ML and BP x RL, but the rest are a mystery.

Anyways, I took them out yesterday, all of them and replanted them. I also sprinkled some cinnamon on the red spots and I sprinkled some root growth hormone on all the roots. The rooting powder is very clumpy so I got some on the roots near the basal plate and for others in the middle... It might not even make a difference... who knows...

As for the seeds from my own bulbs which I will get an ID on in a couple weeks, I planted them in the ground, and I got rid of the puny ones and let the bigger ones survive.

On a side note!! I will be going to India in 2.5 weeks weeks, so lets hope I see some scapes to ID before I leave... anyways.. When my aunt came to visit, she told me about monster sized bulbs, like she was talking watermelon size!!, and when I go to see her I will be sure to see what she was talking about.. and maybe steal some seeds!!! I will also try to ask around and get some seeds on other bulb type flowers if I can/if they're available. If you guys know the names of any flowers indigenous to India, please let me know so I may ask. PS I will be in northern India, state of Punjab. Stay tuned for pics, nothing special but STAY TUNED!!!

-KB

Do we have two KBs? Kristi and Karan? Just to avoid confusion (if I am right)!

Carol

Hi Carol, While I have your attention, I just want you to know that I haven't forgotten your fondness for Pink Hippies and I have a few crosses that should be all pink or pink and white and when they have matured (successfully I hope) I will let you know as I want you to have some! It will be a while, but I haven't forgotten!

Donna

Hi Donna!

It is always wonderful to hear from you! I actually visit the forum every day - I just don't post very much any more - it feels a little different than it did to me in earlier days. (It seems like a lot less fun discussion of ideas and different methods and how-tos, and more regimented, "see the FAQ" and all that. A lot of the fun is gone.)

I would love some of your PINK hippies! I have lots of bulbs in the side yard that are grouped and aggregated purely for trade and give-away: minerva, red lion, orange sovereign, clown, hercules and others - would be overjoyed to send you some back. Only thing is that I cannot guarantee that my bulbs don't have an illness, disease, virus, whatever. They are all grown outdoors and are huge, but nevertheless, I have no idea what they may carry.

I am so sorry to hijack this thread. My apologies in advance for breaking the rules. :(

Carol

Carol, Well, we all know that rules are made to be broken..no apologies for anything..we ALL do it! I'm doing it now!
I do appreciate your offer for something in return, but honestly I really like to find homes for these experiments and I really don't want or need anything in return. I can't seem to stop myself from playing bee and I end up giving most away anyway! That's half the fun of this hobby! Talk to you soon..

Donna

Yup yup two KB's she is kb 1 and Im kb2 according to her lol

Anyways I don't care if you "hijack" my thread, haha no problem!!!

And yeah I the forums have become a bit boring!! We should make it a requirement to include a picture with each initial post to brighten things up!

I'll be posting pics in a little bit but nothing colorful today unfortunately.

KB

This pic is of the bulbs I have yet to ID, probably striatum. There are about 5 scapes I see popping.
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This one is pink belladonna, top left, which I am holding back since the leaves are everywhere. The top right corner is all blossom peacock x red lion, with many offsets. Under it is a tiger lily ill take it out later. And bottom is red lion with a scape coming out as well.
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These are mostly seedlings i grew from seed which Kristi gave me.
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More seedlings from Kristi, and a few from Alana mixed in.
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These are more seedlings from Kristi and Alana!
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Orange Sovereign x Moonlight from Alana Close up
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Seedlings I grew from my bulbs.
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I AM ALWAYS LOOKING FOR MORE!!!! I want to trade these seedlings if anyone is looking!!! I will take anything!! :)

and I can also trade the big bulbs in the first picture if you want!!!!! Well I wanted to give you guys an update!! :)

-KB

Those seedlings look great!!

Yes..there are 2 KBs! I claim KB1 due to being first on the list....and Karanblr is KB2...as she was 2nd on the scene!
hehehe age has its privledges!
Kristi
(KB1)

Why did I think that KB2 was a man...hehehe...

Hhaha I am a 20 year old MALE!!!! It's ok Kristi

oops...sorry! We need another "Let's introduce ourselves" post so we have faces to associate with names!
K

KB(2) thanks for the pointer to this post - I see the seedling I sent ya. They're looking great! I'll take a look at the ones I have now and let you know what they are in case you're interested in any.

It's interesting that your RL x BP bulb is producing a bunch of offsets. That seems to be a trait of my BP bulb - it's good for one or two nice size offsets / year. Maybe your seedling picked up that trait from BP.

Alana

Thanks!!! Once they produce a scape I will post another thread and send you an email!!!

I think the bulb you sent me now has like 5 or 6 offsets which were produced under the course of a year... Thanks for sending the bulbs by the way!!! I can't wait until they flower!!!

KB

Hey Alana and Kristi,

Have any of your bulbs produced a flower yet??

I am just curious. :)

KB

KB(2),
I expect blooms this spring. It's 28 degrees out and the bulbs in the greenhouse are sleeping. Isn't so Cal wonderful for gardening. I bet you have blooms coming already!! Do share... I want to see some of my crosses!!
KB (1)
:-)

Not yet unfortunately!!! I grew mine a few months after you grew yours.
Hopefully I get a bloom or two this season!!!

Idk yet to be honest. I also put all of my bulbs in the ground as the ones that I had in the ground were growing significantly better. I also lost all my tags :(. But I will post pics once I get a bloom.

The blooms can be either the ones from the seeds I grew my bulbs, the seeds you gave me or Alana's bulbs. Well figure it out when something blooms. :)