Re: Synandrospadix

From: Aroideae at aol.com on 2001.05.26 at 15:11:16(6580) hi geoff, treat the synandrospadix seedlings as you would any other, with a good well-drained potting mix and normal watering. in other words, don't let them dry out but don't keep them wet. do fertilize and you'll have nice little tubers in a year. in the first year, they've not gone dormant on me, but once they do, then keep them dry till you see sprouting again. they like good light. once established beyond the seedling stage, they require heavy water and fertilization while they're growing and prefer very good light. as to their hardiness, i can't say. it's a fairly high elevation plant (mine is from about 2500 m), but i haven't tried it outside the greenhouse. deni bown lost hers to excessive cold. lynn +More Me again, Does anyone out there have much experience of growing Synandrospadix? The seeds from the distribution some months ago (many thanks!!) have finally germinated and I am wondering what the best conditions are for them . Reading the literature about their distribution I would imagine rather hot and subject to dryish spells, I believe they grow in rather rocky areas i.e. rather like Dracunculus in Europe but I might be completely wrong. Any advise/tips on the care of them when young would be appreciated. Thanks, Geoffrey Kibby in sunny, warm London

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