Hello all,
Last week 3 of my Aristolochia grandiflora seeds finally sprouted (actually they only took 3 weeks). All 3 popped out with their seed coats still on (see pic below). I didn't know if it was advisable, but I went ahead and pried off the seed coats. The cotyledons got their tips burned from the bright plant light, but it looks like all 3 are going to make it.
Here's what they look like now:
Mark
Then a few days ago, one of my Aristolochia "Itarana" seeds started to sprout.
Woo Hoo!!!
I hope it doesn't come out with its seed coat still one, cause the seeds are fairly small.
Here's a link that shows what it will look like when it blooms--hopefully it will make it.
Mark
http://mpeixoto.sites.uol.com.br/aristo/itarana.html
Congratulations Mark! A. grandiflora is a stunning - and relatively easy - vine to grow. The flowers are out of this world. I've never grown A. 'Itarana' before, but it looks cool, and I look forward to seeing your pictures.
Good luck to you.
Erick
