Re: [Aroid-l] Amorphophallus Hewitii Dormancy

From: Neil Gordon neil at ng23.abelgratis.co.uk> on 2005.08.24 at 15:02:55(13311) Damn - I was looking forward to some extra space to put plants while this rested. Yay - Everythings normal! The soil I have them in is very well aerated, lots of sand in the mix, so far, these guys (and the Titanum seed I bought) have been no trouble at all! Thanks for the reply! Neil +More On 23 Aug 2005, at 20:27, Wilbert Hetterscheid wrote: Yep, this is normal. Most species from Borneo have VERY short resting periods during which the tubers must NEVER dry out!!! Also they appreciate a well-aerated (is that a word??) soil and LOTS of water!!!!!!! Ask Peter Boyce, he has first-hand experience and I believe him since the days I am doing this too, after having had trouble with these bast....errrr, difficult plants for years! Wilbert _______________________________________________ Aroid-l mailing list Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

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