Re: [Aroid-l] I need to borrow a photo!

From: ExoticRainforest <Steve at ExoticRainforest.com> on 2010.08.25 at 13:29:06(21320) Thanks Bryan. I agree but I also have great results with them in my large atrium where they grow in perpetually damp soil due to the overhead misting system. The trick, as far as i am concerned, is the porous soil that can breathe and allow oxygen to constantly reach the roots. Steve +More On 8/22/2010 11:34, Brian Williams wrote: > Steve I have to agree that the Spathiphyllums do love water I have had > them growing in wet conditions for years. I think that their may be some > truth to both sides. Your plant looks great and healthy but your water > is probably slightly oxygenated and very warm. Other who may have them > growing in stagnate or less oxygenated water would get much different > results. I have found this to be the same with even water loving aroids > like Urospatha and Cytrosperma species. If the water is heated > oxygenated and moving you have a perfect environment for them. Another > complaint in the aquatic world would be the fact that Spathiphyllums > would not survive under water for long periods of time like Lagenadra or > Anubias. I just recently expanded my collection on these and some > cryptos. So far they are doing well under constant misting. > _______________________________________________ > Aroid-L mailing list > Aroid-L@www.gizmoworks.com > http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l > > --------------060900060409030302040401 _______________________________________________ Aroid-L mailing list Aroid-L@www.gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l --------------060900060409030302040401--

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