Help Unknown seedlings
By PANSYPOTTER
8 comments
Over the last few weeks I have planted a number of different seeds, most of which have been sent to me from Goy Friends, unfortunately one envelope had no name on it, so Im having a problem identifying them.
Im hoping someone out there may recognise them.
Unlike most seeds which germinate with two leaves these seeds have only one leaf which is roundish and has a leathery look. I have uprooted this one to show you that instead of roots they have developed a tiny round bulb. To make this even more difficult I can’t remember what the seeds were like [Amy they maybe some you sent me over the past couple of years]
I can’t wait to see if anyone can discover the mystery for me;0))
Thanks for looking;0)
15 Apr, 2014
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Thanks so much Scotkat, you have reminded me now that BJS did send me seeds last year of his White hedrofolium Cyclamen, I must have planted them last year, Im so pleased they have taken ;0)
15 Apr, 2014
I agree with Scotkat Carole , well done :o))
15 Apr, 2014
Was going to say Cyclamen also! :) Well done girls!
15 Apr, 2014
Agree looks like Cyclamen.
As a matter of interest the corm forms underground several month before it sends up it's first leaf.
15 Apr, 2014
Thanks Amy Karen and BJS, so interesting to know that the corm forms underground first, do you think I may have l damaged them putting them in small pots [I have been very careful with them?]
15 Apr, 2014
My you move fast, time will tell they usually repot after the first year,I must admit I have done sooner.
B
15 Apr, 2014
Thanks Brian I am a fast mover [for my age lol] I t must be getting on for a year now as I did plant them as soon as you sent them, just can't wait , will keep you informed on how they progress;0)
15 Apr, 2014
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These looking like cyclamen to me but I may be wrong
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