Medusa and Cirrhopetalum Elizabeth Ann “Buckleberry” in bloom!

[utah]

Thank you - I edited the post but couldn't fix the title. Thanks!

[utah]

Originally Posted by smweaver

The medusae is stunning. And you don't fertilize with anything other than, uh, the contributions from your local frog and lizard populations? What kind of water are you using--straight from the garden hose, from an RO unit, etc.? Congratulations on the wonderful flowers.

Steve

They haven't been given anything but hose water (hard water) since mid-spring. Before that they were getting fertalized once a week.

[utah]

Originally Posted by Roly0217

I'm soooo showing these pictures to my Medusa. It is putting out new growths instead of spikes. What could I be doing wrong??? On the other hand; the more growths it has the bigger the flower display when it blooms so let's just wait and see. Maybe more Sun??

I actually thought the Medusa was dying because the bulbs were shriveling then they suddenly put out spikes and bloomed. Maybe you are getting new growth because you are fertilizing them too often?

I was scared to death to put them in the area of the greenhouse I did - it is drier, sunnier, and warmer than bulbos/cirrhos are supposed to like but they just love it there. Yeah, Darwin-gardening.

Oh, and I haven't smelled anything bad there but I have a couple of Oncidiums in bloom that may be compensating.

[Amanda L]

Love, Love, Love the Medusa!! Your Buckleberry is fantastic! Seems like you are on to something with your Darwinian gardening!

Roly, maybe you need some frogs and lizards to poo on your Medusa.

[Sandy4453]

OK, I'm jealous now...not really...well, a little but cheerleader to your great growing nonetheless! Your medusae looks great. I am really looking forward to mine blooming more than my other Bulbos. After seeing yours, I'm losing patience. I'm wondering if that cold spell you had is what encouraged blooming, perhaps? Anyway, they all look fantastic. I'm now going to go onto the patio to have a talk with my lazy Bulbos.

Great growing. Enjoy!

[Tindomul]

Very nice. Both of them. Nice colour on the bulbo.