172. iPlant Dutch Iris.

Nopes, the tulips I tried to grow did not succeed. The temperature in my room is not cold enough for the tulips to grow and the humidity is just too high. Fungus grow far too easily.

With that failed, I now try to plant another type of bulb – the Dutch Iris. I have to thank Mag for this for whom without, I wouldn’t have them seeds with me today. akekeke. Thanks Mag! I went to pick the bulbs up this morning at 7am and carried them in my bag – all excited to have them planted when I reached home.

Unlike the tulips, this bulb does not require cold temperature to grow, but rather full sunlight. In my case however, I have planted them into four pots – well drained pots and have placed a couple of bulbs in each of them. The pots are then put into shady area (like under bigger plants, etc.). I’ve also put them away from my dog’s reach. I bought one oriental flower and it died because my dog sat flat on it.

Purple Dutch Iris

Common Name: Dutch Iris
Scientific Name: Iris Hollandica
Grows well in: sunny area with partial or full shade, acidic soil.
Planted them on: March 18th, 2009.

Besides Dutch iris, I’m trying to also grow Brodiaea Triteleia (Queen Fabiola). I have not planted them yet. I thought I should check some details out before doing so. Well, one reason why I planted the Iris first was due to the fact that the bulbs were already showing signs of plumule growth even before I placed them into the soil! haha.

Thanks Mag! So so much for them!!

~ by floweret on March 18, 2009.