Re: Lysichitum

From: "Mr R.a McClure" <Rob.McClure at sci.monash.edu.au> on 1999.05.06 at 15:56:31(3334) > I just want to grow Lysichitums; > and have a small plant of each species (americanum and > camstchatcense) in swampy shade near our spring- the > coolest, dampest niche I can find. But they are small > and don't seem to increase much in size from year to > year. Do they ordinarily grow quite slowly? > Could be our climate (7b-8a) is just too warm; > Thanks much, > Bob Burns Bob, Your climate shouldn't be a problem. I grow both species here in zone 9 and they flower and multiply happily. Try feeding them. They love it ! Animal manure, compost or chemical fertilizer will give them a boost. My plants get morning sun too which they seem to like. Maybe your spot is too dark ? Watch out for spider mite infestations as these can be a real problem for Lysichitons and will certainly stunt their growth. cheers, Rob. +More Rob.McClure Biological Sciences Monash University, Clayton 3168 Victoria AUSTRALIA. Phone:(03)9905.5625 Fax:(03)9905.5613 e-mail: Rob.McClure@sci.monash.edu.au

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