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Post by canuk1w1 on Aug 4, 2013 10:43:44 GMT -5
G'day. Here's a link to some pics of a couple of my new pings: plus.google.com/photos/116939465799709085833/albums/5908285329911169345?authkey=CNzKy4PhyPQUI'm thinking to re-pot the Gigantea - it's overgrowing it's current small pot and I'm also dying to pull a leaf off to get some new ones! I know I should wait until it goes dormant but... The Cyclosecta flower is so beautiful. I want to try to pollinate it but I think I'll just enjoy it and try if it flowers again this year. Greg
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Post by 31drew31 on Aug 4, 2013 11:30:17 GMT -5
Nice Pings. P. gigantea always remains in active growth so take pullings whenever. They slow down a bit but don't produce succulent leaves like other pings.
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Post by canuk1w1 on Aug 4, 2013 12:11:20 GMT -5
Thanks Drew! I'm gonna get to it today...
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Post by hal on Aug 4, 2013 15:08:58 GMT -5
Greg,
The gigantea should just start to divide on its own after a while. Then you can split it and gather any leaf pullings that fall off. They also tend to produce small plants around the base.
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Post by shoggoths on Aug 4, 2013 15:18:05 GMT -5
Nice looking pings Greg! Congratulation on getting cyclosecta flowering. Here's a good link if you want to try pollination www.pinguicula.org/A_world_of_Pinguicula_2/Pages/Pollenisation_Pinguicula.htmI follow this method except that I use a darkened tip toothpick (to see the pollen) rather than a needle. Be aware that if your attempt is successful, there's a big chance that the petals will fall on the following day
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Post by canuk1w1 on Aug 5, 2013 15:11:56 GMT -5
G'day and thanks both of you.
I reckon it will divide on its own but I'd like to get it into a bigger pot. From what I've read, they can really explode if they have the space. I can see some wilted leaves underneath (I haven't lifted them mind) so I'll clean it up a bit and pull these off too. From dvg's thread on using worm castings, I'm going to put a some peat in this mix and water it with worm castings tea occasionally.
The Cyclosecta is a beautiful flower - that's why i'm hesitant to try to pollinate it! I'll re-pot that plant in the winter when it goes dormant and I'll take some leaf pullings then. If I get lucky and it flowers again, I'll have a go.
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