Rhoda McMaster in a field of Crinum campanulatum - Image from 'East Cape Bulbs' Disk
The
genus Crinum is a very large genus and very widely distributed to many parts of
the world including America, Asia and Africa. More
than half the species occur in Southern Africa. Growing Crinum has taught me a
great deal about cultivation, as many of these species require specific
cultivation. I urge the Crinum grower to study up on cultivation requirements
for better, healthier bulbs and blooms. In
the open garden, growing in heavy clay/sandy based loam and a straw compost over the top has
been successful for the following : C. bulbispermum, C. macowanii, C. moorei, C.
variable, C. buphanoides, C. lugardiae and Australian types of Crinum flaccidum. In
deep clay/sandy mediums I am growing, C. graminicola, C. minimum. These have a winter
dry, although they still receive winter rains.. In
water inundated areas I have C. paludosum growing and blooming quite well.
(These bulbs are dried out during the cooler months) There
are many learned Crinum growers around the globe, from which good cultural
information can be gleaned. The above notes are very brief. Proper undertaking
of studying Crinum cultivation is what is needed to secure rewarding results. If
you have any cultivation notes yourself, please e-mail me. Happy
Crinum growing, Dash. Crinum graminicola - Image from 'East Cape Bulbs' Disk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A disk of images and cultivation information called 'Wild Bulbs of the Eastern Cape' is available from Cameron McMaster. This disk is a highly informative and extremely pictorial collection, captured by Cameron whilst collecting seeds out in the field. Cameron McMaster is one of South Africa's most noted naturalists, whose enthusiasm shines through on this information available. His love of the plants and the surrounding environment resounds through this disk. I consider myself very lucky to have a friendship with such a dedicated and personable gentleman. Order Wild Bulbs of the Eastern Cape disk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Excerpt From the 'Wild Bulbs of the Eastern Cape' Disk Available. THE GERMINATION HABITS OF CRINUM
CAMPANULATUM Cameron McMaster, The Croft,
Stutterheim. Crinum campanulatum - Image from 'East Cape Bulbs' Disk -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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