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by paulindr
Sun Jun 20, 2021 2:39 am
Forum: Pollination
Topic: How to pollinate Orbea decaisneana?
Replies: 3
Views: 4115

Re: How to pollinate Orbea decaisneana?

Aiko, One Windowsill Thanks! First, i wasn't aware that it probably needs more than 1 clone. this is good info as I may well find a different clone on a visit in about 12 days time. (All I have is the one clone.) As to the pollination help, also great. I won't bother trapping flies but I accept the ...
by paulindr
Fri Jun 18, 2021 8:49 pm
Forum: Pollination
Topic: How to pollinate Orbea decaisneana?
Replies: 3
Views: 4115

How to pollinate Orbea decaisneana?

Hi. growing this seemingly fragile species (I believe it's Orbea decaisneana) escaped my abilities for quite a while but I now have a nice, healthy and rampant plant. However, pollination is a mystery. the flowers open revealing no obvious way to pollinate them. All visible parts are really solid. C...
by paulindr
Fri Jun 18, 2021 8:36 pm
Forum: Succulent Identification
Topic: Huernia sp. H. penzigii???
Replies: 1
Views: 1044

Huernia sp. H. penzigii???

Hi. I have a plant that I've tentatively identified as Huernia pensigii. I'm not too confident as I believe that species has stems that eventually hand down. this one clearly remains fairly erect. Confirmation of its Id would be appreciated. Flowers appear only at the very base of the stems, are abo...
by paulindr
Fri Jun 18, 2021 8:19 pm
Forum: New Member Welcome
Topic: Hi from the Dominican Republic
Replies: 6
Views: 5580

Hi from the Dominican Republic

Hi. Saying hello from Santo Domingo --- SD --- (tropical part) of the Dominican Republic. I used to live in the mountains, in Constanza, that has a very pleasant sub-tropical climate. SD is hot and sticky. I am fairly well know as a carnivorous plant (CPs) specialist, especially Pinguicula. But CPs ...