Re: [Aroid-l] Best way to root Alocasia odora?

From: ExoticRainforest <Steve at ExoticRainforest.com> on 2009.04.02 at 12:51:36 Ken, just plant it in loose soil andwatch it grow!  I was given one small plant in 1996 and we now have todig them up and throw them away every summer!  We probably gave 10 bigplants away last summer and threw away that many more.  They grow likeweeds if kept humid and somewhat damp.  I've had them lay over on theground and grow 2 meters sideways with new plants coming up along theway.  It is a very lovely plant but be prepared.  It will spread andgrow! Steve Lucas www.ExoticRainforest.com Ken Mosher wrote: Iordered some Alocasia odora recently and they didn't arrive as tubers (I think they're tuberous?) but as cuttings of some kind. What is the best way to root them? For now I've wrapped the bottom 3" or so in damp sphagnum moss and enclosed that in a plastic bag.  Is there a better way? Would a certain temp speed up the process? Please see the attached photo, which I've shrunk in deference to those who protest large attachments. Thanks, Ken Mosher _______________________________________________Aroid-L mailing listAroid-L@www.gizmoworks.comhttp://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l --------------030102020005030609020402

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