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Subject: Cryptocoryne
>>Dear all,
Some days ago I bougth a small Cryptocoryne (maybe C. cordata but
I think it is too young to say) and I am really interested in growing it.
Meanwhile, I realize that I dont know absolutely nothing about growing
submerged aroids. Obviously, I can grow it as an aquatic plant in one of
my fish tanks, but I know that some plants kept in aquarium conditions
never reach flowering stage. I also know that some Cryptocorynes need some
time partially out of water. I would like to know if some of you - ``gods
of aroidology`` - are aware about its cultivation (including fertilization,
kind of water, etc).<<
Thanks in advance,
Eduardo. <<
My Dear Friend Eduardo,
Nice to "hear" your voice again! You can grow Cryptocorine and get flowering
by planting them in shallow water where they will grow out and above the water
and bloom. In the earth/soil at the sides of a pond, or potted in a sand/peat
moss mix and placed in a large pond, perhaps putting the pot on top of a brick
so that it sit under 5" or so of water, or potted and placed near the surface
of the water in an aquarium with Tetra or Guppy-type fish all will or should
work.
How are your plants doing? Well, I hope.
The seedlings of the Dracontium are putting out more leaves, but are still
like a grass. I believe the Caladium stratipes died, as there is no sign of
them as yet. I have a friend coming up from Fr. Guyane, and I hope that he
can find this species there and bring plants for me.
Hey,I got a piece of rhizome of Ulearum from a friend in Switzerland! It
looks good, and I can see development on the one growing point that I can see,
it has others that are buried. I am SO excited at FINALLY getting this
plant!!!
All my Caladiums are doing well, and I`ll be taking a few to the show in
Miami.
I`m having a problem with my Dracontiums where the leaves rot at the base and
fall off, then the entire tuber rots and dies. I have laost a few to this
recently.. I believe that "soil" burn is at least partially to blame for this
and have to modify my mix.
Lets keep in touch--
Julius
ju-bo@msn.com
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