ionantha

Has anyone had success reproducing P. ionantha from leaf cuttings?  I haven't found much information on this regarding this species. -Homer

Hello again, I have successfully hand pollinated my P. ionantha last month, and the seed pod has now opened.  There are enough seeds at this time for a few giveaways.  First 3 that PM me will get some of these seeds.   I hate turning people away, but its better than seed going to waste.  I'll...

I hand pollinated a ionantha flower a few days ago, and the petals fell off the flower yesterday (as to be expected shortly after pollination from what I hear).  The deal is, I noticed small black specks on the ping leaves near the fallen petals.  Look like seeds... Seeds don't form that quick...

Just wanted to let you all know that my U. subulata is flowering nicely in my P. ionantha pot.  It's the first time this species has flowered for me indoors.  They regularly flower for me in early summer in my outdoor gardens, but not indoors, until now.   What triggered this phenomenon?  ...

My ionantha flowered this spring, as expected, but is it normal and OK for it to send up a flower stalk during the Fall season?  I use a consistent rotating photoperiod of 16 hours in summer and 12 in winter.  The temps have been a bit warmer in the terrarium just recently, maybe that has...

I recently posted a topic regarding my clumping moranensis, and just the other day I noticed that my ionantha is starting to clump as well.  This is good, and I am happy with the surprise.   My question: Is this an autumn phenomenon?  I ask this because they both seem to have started forming...

Hello, I have a nagging question that I'm finally dealing with.  I was told this plant is a rare ionantha, but I'm not sure... it kind of looks like a vulgaris???  Please help!  To be honest, I don't know my pings that well.  Like so many other CP hobbiests, I've neglected my pings! -Homer

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hey , my night blooming cactus grew too big so i had to make cuttings out of it and relocate it to a new location where it can grow freely . i have about 7 cuttings that i made and will grow when you plant them in soil . this is the cactus that has large beautiful blooms at night time and if...

Good day guys, I was just wondering if I should stand my pot of P.ionantha in a saucer of water, as per most other CPs? Or should I just water the saucer once a week and let it dry out before watering again, essentially letting the peat be moist and not soggy wet? Thanks for your...

I bought this guy about 2-3 years ago when it was one plant. It has since split into 3-4 plants. And now, after all these years, it decided to put up 2 flowers. I'm so excited! These flowers are SO much bigger than the T. ionantha flowers. Anybody else grow Tillandsia?

Does one need to obtain a permit to distribute P. ionantha seeds within the United States? These are seeds collected from cultivated plants. Reading all the material on the subject, I have just confused myself. Thanks...

My plant is sending up its 11th flower. Its seeds are going to a lot of people. ( and it looks like Tamlin is next in line) Can any one break my record?

I seem to have an abundance of very small pots (1" to 3"). I also have an abundance of Drosera and Ping seedlings germinating. My question is: can I transplant the seedlings to the small pots for a while? Or do I need to put them all in bigger pots? What size pots do these guys need? The...

Hi My p. ionantha put up two flower scapes and bloomed. Very long lasting flowers and pretty. The flowers have since died, dried up and fallen off naturally. I don't see anything that looks like a seed pod. Sooo my questions is...(having never seen one before)...did mine just not produce any...

all my pings are dying! i lost P.emarganta and aphrodite! now im stuck with ionantha and laeana! sucvks lol.............

This little forum doesn't get many visitors but I'm going to ask anyway. I'm now turning my attention to getting some pings and I was wondering if anyone would like to share what their favorite is. I was thinking of maybe getting p. ionantha, p. moranensis and p. primuliflora.... But I'd like...