Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Green Goddess'

[Shawne Penwell]

I apologize if part of this message comes through. I am having a "danged" time
learning this computer stuff!  I, too , have my first Zantedeschia(
'Albomaculata') with a huge, firm, green seed head. And I have no idea what to do
with it, or what to expect from it! I would very much like to save the Mother
plant so could someone tell me how to over-winter it? Or how to ripen the seeds?
It is my understanding that because it is a cultivar the seeds will not produce a
true form. Is this correct? I was also lucky enough to produce a variegated sport
from my Phygelius x rectus "Tommy Knockers".  After allowing it to bloom I could
see no difference in the flower- only the foliage that is a definite yellow and
green variagation, and quite beatuiful in pattern. Although I took 36 cuttings,
there are only 9 that I beleive will "make it" ( with the luck of the Plant God's
and Godesses). We'll see!  My poor husband! what used to be the outdoor  laundry
room has become the propagation house and he would have a better chance of entry
if he were an FBI agent!!!

Holly Hillman wrote:

>     Ray,
>     My neighbor has been growing a Zantedeschia with heavily silver marked
> leaves and off-white spathe for several years along the curbside --
> practically in the street. Someone once told me that many marginal plants
> manage winter better when positioned near pavement -- suggesting that it
> emits a protective warmth. [?]           The plant has an enormous seed head
> arching it's way onto the pavement and my neighbor told me to take it. I've
> been waiting for the seeds to ripen. That was well over a month ago and today
> the seeds are as green as ever and somewhat soft. What is the proper
> procedure for harvesting seed from this plant?                  My only
> experience with Zantedeschia to date has been to never have known a bloom and
> to never have had one survive the winter. As they are quite beautiful, I
> continue to attempt overcoming these failures. Having said that, may I
> purchase three of same?  I'd be happy to pick them up at this month's NARGS
> meeting.
>         Thanks for making this offer available*
>
>             Holly
>              <A HREF="mailto:<PolarisOn at AOL.com>">PolarisOn at AOL.com</A>