Hello!
I have been lurking here for awhile and now I have this tuber. It has no roots...can it root if sit it on s/h? I am worried about rotting my first of many I plan to collect! So any tips would be truly appreciated by this newbie ^_^
This message was edited Jan 21, 2011 3:46 PM
Thats a nice sized caudex? But I have no idea about that plant, sorry.
Cheryl
It's about 6 inches around and 3 inches tall : )
Thanks!
Did u mail order the plant, if so they might be able to give you some instruction.
C
I didn't realize that plant is native to my area. If it's like most tubers you can bury the lower part and it will root. I know an expert will come along to give you exact advice soon. If it produces seed, I would love to have some!
C
yes mail order...i will send a email to then for help..thanks!
and if i don't kill it and ever get seed it's yours : )
I just buried mine in s/h and it rooted. It has just sent up a shoot so it not asleep this time of year so I would, personally try to plant it.
I am waiting on a shipment of s/h..i have been reading your posts Sally!!!
Sally
I have seen pics of this plant and other caudiciforms that have a flattened pancake appearence, do you know how they get this type of caudex development. There is a pic on DG of one of these plants showing that type of growth.
C
I saw one on cactusflats.net....you have to email them.
Interesting low tech webpage for the nursery. BTW, http://www.bihrmann.com/caudiciforms/SUBS/ibe-lin-sub.asp is a summary of the species, and here's general care from the site: http://www.bihrmann.com/caudiciforms/div/vstt.asp .
Thanks for the links! great info.
I am not sure how they get this way but I think they are so neat looking. Had to have one.
I would luv to have one of these but they are hard to find.
Is the common name buffalo gourd? I wonder if its hardy in my part of TX? That link showing many of them growing together is very cool.
C
Well I try to do a link..that did not work
sticky1940 0n ebay has at least one right now for 20$
That where i got mines from it is rooted and growing vines : )
Well it's to cold to ship now and I don't think the seller ships to Canada.
Yes waay to cold.... I did not see where you where.
Her email is there...I would ask about shipping when weather permits.
I know nothing about shipping plants to Canada..is it troublesome?
It can be...lol!
No fair!!
That's what I say...lol! Now do you want to hear what a doe doe brain I am????
Now you know I do! : ))
Well look what I found.....roflol!!!! I went to pot some of my caudex in s/h forgot I had one...lol!
@@ at that ha ha ha ha!!! too funny :o)
now just how long have u had that to forget it....or do u just have too ma...er I mean a large collection lol!!
I've had it for about 3 or 4 years. I do have quite a few plants.
What a nice surprise!
Plant looks quite happy! That is the beauty with succulents, they are tough.
