Bulbs/seeds from Madeira

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  1. Steve R

    Steve R Soil Furtler

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    My Dads has just come back from a holiday in Madeira and has sent me some seeds/bulbs. The following might be "foreign" spellings or just spelling mistakes from my Dad, can anyone offer planting and growing advice?

    Mombrecias (Suspect this is Monbretia [Crocosmia]) {bulb}
    Anemona (Suspect this is anemone) {bulb}
    Ornitogalo {bulb}
    Estrelicia (bird of paradise?){seeds}

    Its the last two I really need the help/advice with.

    My Dad has now set the standard for his future travels, I'll expect seeds/bulbs from all future holidays now :lollol:. And he has at least 4 trips abroad each year, mostly around Greece/Greek Islands...I must get a list put together...:yho:

    Steve...:)
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Could No 3 be Ornithogalum?

    No 4 is Strelitzia, it needs a heated propagator or an airing cupboard to get the seeds germinated in damp multi purpose.
    They can take a few weeks but it mostly depends on how fresh the seed is.
    Growth is not fast and it can take five year or so before they flower.
    The plants are not hardy and need frost free conditions in winter.
     
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    Victoria Lover of Exotic Flora

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    :) Good evening, Steve R

    1. Correct
    2. Correct
    3. Star of Bethlehem
    4. Correct

    What adivce/help do you require? I would not recommend doing Nlo 4 Bird of Paradise from seed as they take seven years at least to flower. so patience has to be a virtue.

     
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