Re: [aroid-l] Germinating titanium seeds

From: <plantguy at zoominternet.net> on 2004.06.24 at 01:25:00(11664) I'm trying the 1:1 mix of sphagnum and perlite suggested by Peter Boyce as one possibility in an earlier thread. I put my hewitii seed in this and once I added bottom heat I've got 7-out-of-10 now up. Hopefully the titanum will appreciate a similar treatment. Once they germinate I know that Phipps Conservatory here in Pittsburgh, PA grows there titanum (about 6-8 of them) in a 1:1 mix of turface and small pine bark so I thought I'd give that a try. If any of the experts here think that is a bad idea I'd happily change some of the seedlings to a different mix. As always, thanks for any advice in advance. Hopefully in the next couple of years the Phipps titanum will be making the news with some blooms!! Dan Devor +More Pittsburgh, PA USA ----- Original Message ----- To: Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 6:17 PM Subject: Re: [aroid-l] Germinating titanium seeds > > On 23 Jun 2004, at 01:11, Mitch . wrote: > > > I just got my seeds in the mail and they are HUGE. Even after looking > > at pictures of them for years I was not prepared for just how enormous > > these things are. > > Now can someone let a novice like me know the best way to germinate > > them and care for them? I've read they germinate easily but are > > difficult to care for untill they get some size. > > Mitch > > > > Ive got mine in a soil > > " recommended compost mix (as used at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew) is > 2 parts loam > 2 parts coir > 1 part grit > 2 parts fine bark > 2 parts medium bark > 2 parts perlite or vermiculite. > > This is a very free draining mix so be prepared to feed at least twice > a week with a balanced fertilizer (we strongly recommend Miracle Gro). > Decrease watering and feeding during autumn and keep barely moist in > frost free conditions over winter. Look for signs of growth (usually > late spring to early summer) and gradually increase watering." > > planted in 6" pots with plastic bags over them, and i plug the > propogator in in the eves at the moment, its been a bit colder here in > UK the last few nights! > > Both my hewitti seeds germinated happily in this. > > The soil info was taken from this page > > http://www.urbanjungle.uk.com/amorphophallus.asp?linkÊt > > Neil > > >

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