Re: [Aroid-l] Dracontium polyphyllum

From: "plantguy at zoominternet.net" <plantguy at zoominternet.net> on 2010.10.18 at 11:49:05(21567) Hi Greg, The first time I saw these "ears" was on a pic from Michael Pascall from OZ, which is where the specimens on ebay originate. I was told that as the plant matures these formations will show up. Mine bloomed with a standard spathe form this past spring so I hope that since they have grown a large amount since then when they show these "ears" the next time they bloom. I wondered if these would act like the windows on a house.....open them on two sides and you get at a cross breeze.....could this be used to allow the dispersal of the chemicals used to attract the pollinators? Whatever the reason, they are unique and I hope mine produce them the next time. Joep, Have you ever seen these on the specimens around your place in Guyana? Has anyone else seen them or is it a function of the specimens from down under? +More Good growing, Dan Gibsonia, PA Original Message: ----------------- From: Greg Ruckert greg@alpacamanagement.com Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:15:37 +1030 To: aroid-l@www.gizmoworks.com Subject: [Aroid-l] Dracontium polyphyllum Would anyone like to comment on the "ears" on this Dracontium polyphyllum listing on Ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Dracontium-polyphyllum-Rare-Snake-skin-lily-Tuber-/32 0604542962?pt=AU_Plants_Seeds_Bulbs&hash=item4aa58517f2 I have not read of these formations anywhere. Cheers, Greg Ruckert -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://link.mail2web.com/mail2web _______________________________________________ Aroid-L mailing list Aroid-L@www.gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

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