D. canariensis

From: "danny wilson" <mudwasp_ at hotmail.com> on 2004.08.29 at 18:20:15(12093) I recently acquired 1 bulb and an offset of one of these little guys. but, teh person i got them from gave me now growing instructions. at all. can someone help me out here? when should i plant them, where, how much light, water, drainage, ect. any, ANY help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar ? get it now! _______________________________________________ Aroid-l mailing list +More Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

From: "A. L. Clement" <al.clement at planet.nl> on 2004.08.29 at 20:22:26(12098) Dear Danny Where did you get this wonderful species from. I have just planted mine today in a large plastic pot that I will place in my just frost free greenhouse. And I use a free draining soil they like a large amount of water in the spring and early summer when the temperature rises but in the winter they don't use much. This species can tolerate a lot of sunlight just like the other species Dracunculus vulgaris. With best wishes, Arno Clement +More ----- Original Message ----- From: danny wilson To: Aroid-L@gizmoworks.com Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2004 8:20 PM Subject: [Aroid-l] D. canariensis I recently acquired 1 bulb and an offset of one of these little guys. but, teh person i got them from gave me now growing instructions. at all. can someone help me out here? when should i plant them, where, how much light, water, drainage, ect. any, ANY help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! _______________________________________________Aroid-l mailing listAroid-l@gizmoworks.comhttp://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l _______________________________________________ Aroid-l mailing list Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

From: Dan Levin <levin at pixar.com> on 2004.08.29 at 20:48:29(12099) Danny, I can relate the following- being geographically very close and sharing similar/ identical growing conditions as you... After moving my lone plant around the yard for three years (plus one season spent in the greenhouse) in an attempt to find its "sweet spot", I'm now getting best results by growing it in-ground under a fig tree (= broken direct sunlight). Of course, if you're on West Cliff Dr. or Portola Ave. & main-lining fog all summer, adjust your exposure accordingly. +More I flood irrigate once every 3 weeks during the summer, spot water during our rare heat spells & let nature take its course from late fall until spring- when the fig leafs out again (canariensis doesn't emerge until June/ July, typically-- at least for me). I find it responds well to regular feeding while in growth, though I'd caution you to wait until the leaves are fully extended before applying fertilizer. Surprisingly, this is one aroid the slugs have messed with (no coincidence that the words "slugs" and "thugs" are remarkably similar...). One last tid-bit: make sure that during our winter rains your chosen area drains well. I've found that dormant Dracs will survive if the water is moving/ draining, but will quickly go to mush in stagnant conditions. --- I'd suggest you use the above as a starting point, then experiment on your own based on observation, etc. If Seán O'Hara's out there, perhaps he might offer some (more learned) advice as well (!). Good luck, -Dan _______________________________________________ Aroid-l mailing list Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

From: "danny wilson" <mudwasp_ at hotmail.com> on 2004.08.29 at 23:29:43(12105) thanks for all the help everyone, i really needed it. next year, if i get offsets, i will let you guys know if i offer them for sale or trade.thanks again! >From: "A. L. Clement" >Reply-To: Discussion of aroids >To: Discussion of aroids >Subject: Re: [Aroid-l] D. canariensis >Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 22:22:26 +0200 > >Dear Danny > >Where did you get this wonderful species from. > >I have just planted mine today in a large plastic pot that I will place in my just frost free greenhouse. And I use a free draining soil they like a large amount of water in the spring and early summer when the temperature rises but in the winter they don't use much. >This species can tolerate a lot of sunlight just like the other species Dracunculus vulgaris. > >With best wishes, >Arno Clement +More > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: danny wilson > To: Aroid-L@gizmoworks.com > Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2004 8:20 PM > Subject: [Aroid-l] D. canariensis > > > I recently acquired 1 bulb and an offset of one of these little guys. but, teh person i got them from gave me now growing instructions. at all. can someone help me out here? when should i plant them, where, how much light, water, drainage, ect. any, ANY help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > _______________________________________________ > Aroid-l mailing list > Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com > http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l > >_______________________________________________ >Aroid-l mailing list >Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com >http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to get there! _______________________________________________ Aroid-l mailing list Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

From: "Sean A. O'Hara" <sean at support.net> on 2004.09.02 at 21:16:40(12145) At 01:48 PM 8/29/2004, Dan Levin wrote: I'd suggest you use the above as a starting point, then experiment on your own based on observation, etc. If Seán O'Hara's out there, perhaps he might offer some (more learned) advice as well (!). Good luck, -Dan +More Hi Dan - I was surprised to hear your recommendation and experience with this species. My own plant is fully dormant at this point and I am wondering if I will start seeing it soon as other summer dormant aroids start to emerge. In my experience, D. canariensis is a winter grower, emerging in fall and producing a handsome crop of leaves and the flowering in spring just before going dormant again. The foliage can sulk a bit if the winter is a cold one. D. vulgaris grows in precisely the same manner for me. I find the foliage of the former to be very handsome - a lighter green and with narrower leaflets and no variegation (though the pale midrib is quite apparent). The flower is not as spectacular as D. vulgaris - far less full and not frilled or wavy, kind of like a simple, unadorned, Calla Lily. I've heard that it smells like melons, but I've never detected a noticeable scent. Being that this species is from the Canaries, could it be that it could be easily grown in other cycles (as Dan's experience suggests)? Regards, Seán O. h o r t u l u s a p t u s - 'a garden suited to its purpose' Seán A. O'Hara sean@support.net www.hortulusaptus.com 1034A Virginia Street, Berkeley, California 94710-1853, U.S.A. _______________________________________________ Aroid-l mailing list Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

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