ECS 2007 - an eye opening experience - Page 2 - Cryptocorynes

Xema · 10-25-2007, 02:10 PM

Nice pictures you got (only seeing the number of replies comparing with mine, hehehe).

Really a nice experience, a pity my bad spoken english ... I will try to go in the next year, that is for sure.

rs79 · 10-25-2007, 05:51 PM

Geez I'd love a greenhouse like Jan's. Why don't I have one.

Oh yeah it gets to be MINUS FORTY FOUR here.

How cold does it get at Jan's ?

DelawareJim · 10-28-2007, 03:34 PM

Can anyone from the trip to Aquafleur ID the red variagated Crypt. wendtii in Ghazanfar's picture? I remember it started with an "L" but I didn't write it down and I can't remember the name.

Thanks.
Jim

DelawareJim · 11-07-2007, 10:36 AM

Richard;

If I remember correctly, Jan said it gets down to about freezing, but Jan has a huge water tank heat sink under the cement floor that helps keep the temps fairly stable.

Cheers.
Jim

rs79 · 11-11-2007, 07:35 AM

What does he use to heat the water? It's a clever idea but I can't see a Dutchman PAYING for hear

Solar?

Phil Edwards · 11-13-2007, 11:53 AM

Thank you very much Ghazanfar! Vienna, huh? That's one of the places on my Must Visit list, maybe there'll be another crazy american there next year.

Could you tell me more about his potting? Did he give any reasons for having some nearly all submersed and others in pots only halfway submerged?

What do I have to do to get put on the list for plants? Pay your children's college tuition?

Ghazanfar Ghori · 11-13-2007, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil Edwards

Thank you very much Ghazanfar! Vienna, huh? That's one of the places on my Must Visit list, maybe there'll be another crazy american there next year.

Could you tell me more about his potting? Did he give any reasons for having some nearly all submersed and others in pots only halfway submerged?

What do I have to do to get put on the list for plants? Pay your children's college tuition?

I didnt ask about the mostly submersed vs. partially - it was quite ovewheming to see all
that.

To get on the list o plants, you must first give up your first born to serve a lifetime of repotting.
Some of the plants are already circulating. Some are starting to grow nicely. Others are dead.
I've got some distributables from plants I potted up earlier in the year. PM me.

TNguyen · 11-19-2007, 01:35 PM

Cooooooooool, totally miss this thread. I need to go on here more often. Thanks Ghazanfar for sharing.

Cheers,
Thanh

DonaldmBoyer · 11-19-2007, 01:58 PM

WOW! I admit that I am not a huge fan of crypts, but HOLY CRAP!

Very nice write up, Mr. Ghori! I may have to give them another try! It is pretty cool that people will put in the time and effort to go overseas in pursuit of their hobby! Very dedicated people! Thank you for taking the time to share!

Martin · 11-20-2007, 12:26 PM

definitely a great trip and experience...

I didn't get to take any crypts home... almost...

I'll have to raid Niels' greenhouse at some point.

How's the Microsorum coming along?

Meeting so many crypt enthusiats.. hell.. crypt nuts, was great, too bad we missed the most of the Friday..