New arrival!

[iwillard]

After reading all the threads on Mexipedium,I've ordered couple of them back in October,however,due to weather conditions here they have finally arrived.



I hope I won't kill them.

 

[cnycharles]

Soak it, drain it off mostly, keep it warm and bright and it should be happy


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[iwillard]

They send a nice care print out,I'm supposed to pin them down. To where?
I placed some flower pins ad it popped right out,should add more stalite to to secure the roots I guess.

 

[NYEric]

Use longer metal or put bends on the ends (omega shape) to get the roots in the media.

 

[polyantha]

Oh nice I love mexies! Good luck with them

 

[eaborne]

Where did you order these from?

 

[iwillard]

I got it from Southwestern College greenhouse. They may seem pricey but when they say one division,it comes with several small growths.

Very healthy and it is already putting out new leaves (of course after taking Eric's suggestion how to pin them down).

Here's the link.
http://www.sckans.edu/other/greenhouse

 

[MaryPientka]

I'm thinking of adding this to my collection, too. I will be following your progress with interest They look great!

 

[iwillard]

MaryPientka,

Finally I can give an update,after killing one old growth the rest are beginning to put out new leaves.

 

[MaryPientka]

Good to hear!

 

[NYEric]

Mexi's are very hardy. How did I manage to kill of so much of mine?.

 

[AdamD]

They do like to sulk for awhile. Mine is just kicking into gear after 6 months of stagnancy. Two new growths this time! Yours looks like a nice clump! I believe this is the same cross the HCC 'Pixie Slippers' clone came from. Such a fascinating species, especially when well cultivated. Good growing