L. anceps in bloom

[Roberta]

L anceps spikes can tease you for a long time. Those minimum temperatures should be no problem. What are the daytime temperatures? I have found that my L. anceps need to stay outside even when flowers are open - they last much longer. If I bring the blooming plants into the house, flowers last maybe 1 week. Outside, as much as 3 weeks. They like the cold. I have found that the bloom time can vary from year to year. Some years, the peak is November to early December, other years they can go into February or March. Also different plants have a different "schedule". I have some that just do bloom late. So... patience.

I have also found that the buds need to get wet (rain or hose) - they can have a sticky sap that keeps the flowers from opening. Winter rain helps, if Nature doesn't provide that "overhead" water, then you need to help "her".

[spes1959@gmail.com]

Thanks Roberta for your reply. The daytime temperature are on average 6C as a minimum and 13C as a maximum

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by spes1959@gmail.com

The daytime temperature are on average 6C as a minimum and 13C as a maximum

That is fine. They like the days that get a little warmer, but won't be harmed by those temperature. The daytime cold may be making them slower to bloom. As the days get longer (and a little warmer) they will respond.

[spes1959@gmail.com]

Thanks Roberta, I'll let you know when they bloom

[Roberta]

Looking forward to pictures!

[estación seca]

In habitat they have 4-6C almost every night, sometimes lower. They grow on branches of oak trees in mountainous areas. Have patience!

[spes1959@gmail.com]

I will still have a lot of patience

[rbarata]

Update on this one...this plant is a record breaking. I counted 16 new growths growing in every direction but I'm sure some were missed in between the roots and pbulbs mass.

Some photos