Forum

The aim of these Forum pages is to further the study of the genus Meconopsis by enabling enthusiasts to have an input into the site. We would welcome visitors to ask questions and provide information. From experience obtained so far, likely topics would include:

• Practical aspects such as propagation (e.g. raising from seed and vegetative propagation), garden conditions for growing Meconopsis (e.g. climate, garden location, moisture levels, soil etc), and diseases (particularly of seedlings, but also of mature plants)
• Matters of botanical characteristics, identities, taxonomy etc.
• Meconopsis in the wild

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Index
The following topics are currently under discussion (click on link to view).

1. Meconopsis integrifolia, punicea and horridula complex from the SSSE expedition in China (Wolong to Qinghai) in 2003.
                                                                      1 posting, Ian Christie, 22 Nov 2005
   
   
2. Vegetative reproduction/propagation in big blue poppies 
                                                                              4 postings, latest 12 Dec 2005
   
   
3. Once-repeat flowering of monocarpic Meconopsis
                                                              1 posting, Evelyn Stevens, 22 Nov 2005
   
   
4. Variability in M. betonicifolia                                 3 postings, latest 9 Dec 2005
   
   
5. Difference between M. 'Lingholm' and M. grandis
                                                                                 2 postings, latest 8 Dec 2005
6. Growing Meconopsis in Difficult Climates
                                                                         3 postings, latest 8 February 2006
7. Postage stamps illustrated with Meconopsis
                                                                                         2 postings, 24 April 2006
8. Stunted flower stem on M. betonicifolia
                                                              1 posting, Joe Mastropaolo, 24 May 2006