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Post by richardmbunn on Jun 15, 2013 22:14:52 GMT
I just remembered two things. Firstly that I was a member of this forum also (I'm over at CPUK) and secondly that I bought some seeds of this species last summer. I didn't sow them as there was a massive delay in my greenhouse being built. Now that it's up I've sown the seeds on just peat as per ICPS guidelines for warm temperate species seeds, and shoved the tray in some water under the greenhouse staging. I guess I just got to keep my fingers crossed as I know some ping seeds don't remain viable for long. Any ideas how long this species seeds remain viable for?
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Post by ICPS-bob on Jun 18, 2013 20:38:08 GMT
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Post by fischermans on Jun 20, 2013 4:49:19 GMT
Those that enjoy P. primuliflora should LOVE P. primuliflora "Rose". ) Hello Bob Wonderfull flower and nice picture.Can you tell us something about the growing conditions? Regards Alexander
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Post by ICPS-bob on Jun 20, 2013 5:47:12 GMT
Growing conditions? In my unheated greenhouse on the foggy coast of far northern California, I find this plant much easier to grow than the typical P. primuliflora. I grow it together with my Mexican and temperate Pings. The soil is a mix of equal parts of peat and sand, with sometimes some perlite. It seems easy to grow and produce spontaneous divisions or leaf babies. But, different conditions produce different results. A couple more photos at rziemer.cpphotofinder.com/rziemer/zphotos/P_Rose.htmland, of course, many more at cpphotofinder.com/pinguicula-rose-3841.html
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Post by fischermans on Jun 21, 2013 20:26:09 GMT
Growing conditions? In my unheated greenhouse on the foggy coast of far northern California, I find this plant much easier to grow than the typical P. primuliflora. I grow it together with my Mexican and temperate Pings. The soil is a mix of equal parts of peat and sand, with sometimes some perlite. It seems easy to grow and produce spontaneous divisions or leaf babies. But, different conditions produce different results. A couple more photos at rziemer.cpphotofinder.com/rziemer/zphotos/P_Rose.htmland, of course, many more at cpphotofinder.com/pinguicula-rose-3841.htmlThank you Bob
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Post by motherraphaela on Oct 16, 2014 23:35:56 GMT
I'm new here and testing. Is it possible to post my questions about my P. primulaflora here? Please let me know where else to go if not -- I notice there aren't many posts here. I'm growing mine on plain sphagnum moss sitting in a saucer of water a little past the end of my flourescent bulbs. I've been getting conflicting information: The people I got mine from don't give them any kind of winter but keep them growing on in a warm greenhouse. Others say they need at least a couple of months barely above freezing. While I read the don't need humidity, I find mine perk up when the humidity gets high (rain today got it up to 70% and boy did they perk up) so I'm thinking it won't hurt to have my humidifier running. They get lots of bugs, but after reading here, I'm going to get some of that soluble fertilizer for occasional use... I will be grateful for any feedback! Thank you. Mother Raphaela
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Post by Joseph Clemens on Nov 21, 2014 1:47:20 GMT
motherraphaela, sounds like you have some good plans. This species is one I appreciate greatly. It has grown well for me with 24/7/365 fluorescent lighting. Sitting in trays of water, and indoors - with almost constant temperatures. In my present location the only issue I have with this species is the large number of hungry spider mites that attack at the end of each wet summer, when their outdoor food supply dries up. It is difficult to protect against them.
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