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To: Multiple recipients of list AROID-L
Date: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 11:47 AM
Subject: Anchomanes germination
>I received Anchomanes giganteum seed from a list member earlier in the
year.
>It was sent in a plasticine envelope and didn't appear to have berry about
it.
>I planted the seeds, just in regular potting soil. After some months, I
>explored to see what was happening.
>
>A root system had developed, and the seed appeared to have grown. Finally,
>in August, the shoots emerged and have been happily photosynthesizing
since.
>This was about 5 months after the seed was potted up. I wouldn't call it
>gigantic yet--still the same leaves about 6" high--but it seems fairly
>happy on its windowsill. I've just moved it to the greenroom to protect it
>from possible drafts at the window and to provide better light. It has
lots
>more company too, for what that is worth to a plant...
>
>Two seeds of Anchomanes dalzielii arrived in fine shape last week and were
>promptly potted up in my greenroom. Thanks to Wilbert and to Alan for
>their efforts in this distribution.
>
>Holiday happiness to all,
>Al
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>|Al Wootten, Slacktide, Sturgeon Creek at the Rappahannock|
>|Astronomer (http://www.cv.nrao.edu/~awootten/) |
>|genealogy homepage http://members.tripod.com/~astral |
>|Deltaville, Virginia (804)776-6369 |
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