Elaine, When I dug up the Tigridia pavonia I believe I got the bulb as I simply took the earth surrounding it also. I wanted as little transplant stress as possible. It is absolutely gorgeous, & the point this trip was to make my wife happy! Living flowers in the mix keeps her smiling.
Yes, the temperature is a balmy 55 to 70 degrees at this altitude. I absolutely hate it after living in Tumaco for half a year. What did you think of the Opium Poppy? I am pretty sure that is what this plant is, but I never guessed the flower would be so gorgeous. I only knew what it was by the pod which I have seen being harvested via National Geographic. In the film I saw, they slice the side of the pod to make it ooze oil which they then collect.
Are you familiar with this orchid as well? I have no idea how to look it up since the word orchid gets a myriad of pictures of flowers , & none of the plant.
Noel
