Re: Proud mama (arums)

From: Rand Nicholson <writserv at nbnet.nb.ca> on 1997.01.15 at 16:56:14(139) >On Tue, 14 Jan 1997, William Perez wrote: >> I've been itching to ask a couple of questions but, as all other >> 'beginners' on the list can sympathise with, I've refrained from asking +More >> for fear of being branded a moron.... > >William, >I have found that everyone on this list is most tolerant of those of us >who need some basic information. It turns out that we all were in that >place at some time or other. It is also clear that there is not much >information in print on the horticultural treatment of aroids. But this >may be due to the fact that the genera are so diverse in habitats and >growing habits. I don't know how many plant genera have both tuberous >and non-tuberous plants, but this in itself makes handling Araceae unique. > >In the case of Amorphophallus I have learned from Wilbert Hetterscheid >that certain tubers of this genus can be removed from the medium while >dormant while others must stay in medium. (See the web site pages for >(Snip) >I have also germinated seed inside of plastic bags as Ellen has, but I >like the plastic containers because they provide physical protection as >well. Since these clear plastic containers are hard they can be stacked, >thus saving even more space. > >I am sure some of the other list members will have their own unique >solutions. > >Don Yogurt tubs with clear plastic _Dairy Queen_ tops. Excellent for germination! You make holes in them with a Bic lighter for drainage and aeration. Unh ... eat the product first. Rand

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