It is me again!!!

From: Genny38 at webtv.net (Genny'38) on 1999.06.16 at 13:58:22(3445) Sorry, I forgot to mention that this bulb was not bought here in Guadalajara, and that I went to all the Nurseries available with no reult, I am very sure this a foreign bulb that crossed the borders from I do not know where....I am sure is not a native plant of my region, or maybe from Yucatan? (the Mexican tropical areas?) the fact is that I am lost. +More Genny

From: plantnut at macconnect.com (Dewey Fisk) on 1999.06.16 at 22:54:38(3448) Genny, Go to the IAS Web Site.... . Look under "Gallery" Lots of pictures there.... Also, under "Araceae" and go to the species listings.... if it is highlited... there are pictures... Possibly, you might find something that looks like your plant. Otherwise, can you post a picture to the ID Site at the above URL... If not, let me know, take a Poloroid and I will give you my address and will see what we can do about your 'bulb' Dewey Fisk +More President International Aroid Society Dewey E. Fisk, Plant Nut THE PHILODENDRON PHREAQUE Your Source for Tropical Araceae Go to

From: "Julius Boos" <ju-bo at email.msn.com> on 1999.06.18 at 12:56:28(3452) >Sorry, I forgot to mention that this bulb was not bought here in Guadalajara, and that I went to all the Nurseries available with no result, I am very sure this a foreign bulb that crossed the borders from I do not know where....I am sure is not a native plant of my region, or maybe from Yucatan? (the Mexican tropical areas?) the fact is that I am lost. Genny< Dear Genny, If at all possible, try to describe what the 'flower/bloom' and the leaf looked like, perhaps the list that Dewey Fisk guided you to will give a reference point to start from? Several list members speak and understand a little Spanish, so if you have to use a Spanish word or two in your attempt at describing the bloom/plant we should understand. The chances are it may be one of the following--- 1) Sauromatum venosum (picture on the list Dewey gave)from Asia/Africa 2) Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (picture also on the list) from Asia. 3) Dracontium soconoscum (this plant occurs naturally in Mexico!), it will have a 1-2 meter leaf-stem colored like a viper snake, many little divisions/leaflets at the top of the stem, and a bloom short and close to the ground, purple/brown inside, smells of dried, old meat. I hope the above information may help, and look forward to more information on your intriguing plant!! Sincerely, Julius +More ju-bo@msn.com

From: Genny38 at webtv.net (Genny Mexico) on 1999.06.22 at 14:10:59(3459) Hi Mr. Fisk: Thank you for answering me, I am taking my time viewing everything...but between the severe earthquakes that we had last week, also today, and floods and hurricane warnings I am so jumpy that at the smallest movement I think is another.... although in my area was not as strong as in southern Mexico, it was felt everywhere including where I live. So far, I am inclined to think that my beautiful plant must be an Amorphophallus.... +More I will write to you later....let me do more researching.. Gracias and "till next time" Genny in earthquake zone!!!!

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