Re: [Aroid-l] Psuedodracontium , horizontal planting ?

From: ronmchatton at aol.com on 2008.09.12 at 12:31:39(18507) Michael: I grow all the long-cormed Amorphs in sections of PVC pipe cut to the appropriate length. They sell flat caps that insert into the pipe (not the permanent cap pieces that are white and fit over the end of the pipe). I drill holes in the cap as well as the pipe very near the bottom for drainage. To keep them from falling over, you can stand several of them in other large pots. It's been my experience that potting one of these horizontally doesn't really accomplish anything. Once in a while a dormant bud does start to grow but it's really rather random. The new corm that forms still grows vertically and just pushes the entire plant out of the pot or grows down through one of the drainage holes and tips the pot over. Ron McHatton +More Zone 9B Central Florida -----Original Message----- From: Michael Pascall To: aroid-l@gizmoworks.com Sent: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:12 am Subject: [Aroid-l] Psuedodracontium , horizontal planting ? I just planted some very long P. fallax tubers , and was lucky to have an extra tall pot to put them in . But if they get any longer , what will I grow them in next year ? Could I grow them just by laying them in a large pot instead of standing up ? I thought this might intiate some dormant growth points along the length of the tuber somehow , and maybe give some offsets . There are some very nice glazed ceramic pots available that are nearly 1m high , though a bit expensive , they would be perfect for these . Michael Pascall, Find great deals on eBay Net yourself a bargain _______________________________________________ Aroid-L mailing list Aroid-L@www.gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l _______________________________________________ Aroid-L mailing list Aroid-L@www.gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

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