Re: [Aroid-l] Cyrtosperma growing media suggestions...

From: Adam Black <epiphyte1 at earthlink.net> on 1970.01.01 at 00:00:00 I don't recall if anyone has mentioned it yet, but has anyone tried the "mesh" pots for aquatic aroids? I would imagine these would be beneficial to allow for better circulation through the pot and media. I think they are more commonly used for water lilies so would think they would apply perfectly toward aroids. I have a Montrichardia in need of repotting and I am going to give it a try.   Adam -----Original Message----- From: John Criswick Sent: Oct 9, 2009 11:48 AM To: 'Discussion of aroids' Subject: Re: [Aroid-l] Cyrtosperma growing media suggestions... For some years I have had a Cyrtosperma johnstonii growing just outside my concrete pond, which is above ground level by 18 inches (45 cm.)  It used to be grown in another pond, with roots totally submerged in water.  Here it is in permanently damp soil and the soil is a very heavy, intractable clay loam, so it would not seem that it needs to be in moss, although that might provide the ultimate/optimum of conditions.   In the attached photo you can see the Cyrtosperma with a Typhonodourum lindleyi behind it, in the same soil, and a Musa ornate to the right of it.     John.   From: aroid-l-bounces@gizmoworks.com [mailto:aroid-l-bounces@gizmoworks.com] On Behalf Of RAYMOMATTLA@cs.com Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 9:50 PM To: aroid-l@gizmoworks.com Subject: Re: [Aroid-l] Cyrtosperma growing media suggestions...   Jeremy,  I believe the Atlanta Botanical Gardens grew a very large C. johnstonii in what looked like (if I can remember right) a large rock bowl with just moss as the growing medium.  Probably keep very moist but not too wet.  Just another suggestion.  I wouldnt totally submerge the roots though... Thanks, Michael Mattlage No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.421 / Virus Database: 270.14.3/2414 - Release Date: 10/08/09 18:33:00 --===============0701712199403140573==

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