Anyone have any experience with this plant? I'm the proud mama of a couple of babies. So far 2 out of 5 seeds have sprouted. Now what do I do? Wait 5 years - lol!
Lapageria rosea
poppysue,
I'm not sure as I only have one vine that is growing very well. I started it from seed last October but found it tends not to flourish over the winter. It really did take off though this spring.
Joydie
Joydie - do you grow it in a container?
Poppysue,
I'm gowing it in a container as I have to bring it indoors over the winter in my area. I took 4 internodal cuttings last week and they are all now rooted. As I only have the one plant I wanted to make sure I have "backup" plants in case I lose the mother plant. I also promised Cala a rooted cutting. I'll search the net and see what I come up with regarding this vine and let you know.
Joydie
deblynn
May 08, 2002
Poppysue, here are two links that should be helpful. The second one is slow but seems to have a lot of information. My lapagerias aren't doing much right now but I do see a few new leaves finally coming. I also think they like soil similar to rhododendrons. The danes call it sour soil (sorry can't remember the english name at the moment). Good luck!
http://www.hanninkj.demon.nl/lap_eng.htm
http://www.lapageria.com/
i've always wanted to have lapageria rosea, but do not know the source to get them. u're lucky Poppysue.
pic of flowers ... http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/imagelapageria/elvergel.html
culture ... http://hometown.aol.com/lapageria/mycollection.html
where did u buy the seeds?
deblynn
May 10, 2002
MaVieRose, there's a guy in Holland who has seeds that germinate at an amazing rate. I believe he's the first hyperlink I put in. I would highly recommend you talk to him about trading for seeds. Good luck!
I got my seeds from Chiltern's Seeds - in England. I guess the success rate depends how fresh the seeds are. These were in a plastic zip baggie and still moist. I planted them and kept them in the fridge for 3 months.