Re: [aroid-l] Remusatia vivipara

From: Dan Levin levin at pixar.com> on 2003.09.11 at 16:17:37(10570) tsuh yang, I must report my Remusatia vivipara plants never read the books reporting that in nature the plants have epiphytic tendencies. No doubt they do, but as with so many plants, Rem. vivipara are quite adaptable to varying cultural conditions. Certainly mine don't climb out of the pots (or ground) as do Anthuria, e.g. I'm currently growing 2 vivipara's: one in my GH, in a soil/ epiphyte mix; and one simply plunked into the ground in poorly amended clay, just outside the GH. Even if they could or do grow as epiphytes, the amount of water needed to develop and support those huge leaves is not trivial. +More RE: light conditions, mine are doing well in both dappled shade (outside) as well as very bright/ indirect light (greenhouse). Hence in my experience, full sun is not requisite for growing/ blooming these plants. They appreciate/ demand goodly amounts of water and respond very well to fertilization of all types. I've had great results using a high organic 4-3-3 (Endo-ROOTS, fine grade). As a great man once said, "... grow as a Caladium." I suspect you'll have happier plants. -Dan piaba wrote: > hey all, > > is this an epiphyte? does it require full sun? any > other cultural requirements? > > thanks. > > tsuh yang

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