Question on trimming of basal plate

12 years ago

I recently separated a mother bulb and a daughter bulb and noticed that there was a thick basal plate on the mother bulb. It has never been really a strong growing bulb, and I have the daughter so whatever happens it wouldn't necessarily be a total loss, but a chance to experiment and learn. I thought I'd try the basal plate trimming trick to see what that would do. So I looked up Maria's post about it, and did the deed, but I am not sure about the next step, the best conditions for the growth of the new roots on the bulb. She doesn't specify that, just shows the pretty result the next year. Should I make a tent over it like I would for cuttings? Bottom heat? Special soil? Wet? Dry? Help!

Here is a link that might be useful: Maria's post

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dondeldux z6b South Shore Massachusetts
12 years ago
When I cut the basal plate, I let the bottom dry for a few days until it has callused over then, dust with captan and plant high, just about sitting on the soil and keep moderately dry...and pray!
If you happen to have a weak rooting hormone such a rootone, a little dab might not hurt..

Most of the time this method works for me, but I must admit that I have a really stubborn one and it just won't root, but this is a pap hybrid and maybe paps don't like to have their bottoms messed with!!

Donna
aseedisapromise
Original Author
12 years ago
Yes, I put some rootone on it, so we'll see what happens. I'm keeping it in a warmer spot, rather than putting it out on the porch with the others. I have it sort of like you mentioned, on some gritty mix, but I think I will lift it up a little. I hope that will keep it "moderately dry". Wish me luck!

Barb
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