Re: [aroid-l] Dracunculus questions

From: "danny wilson" mudwasp_ at hotmail.com> on 2003.11.09 at 01:11:16(10789) Hey there!for question 1: make sure the pointy end of the main tuber is facing upfor question 2: yea, these suckers can get huge and often multiply like weeds, so containers are a good idea. you can plant them in almost anything besides concrete or sugar and they will come up (maybe even in sugar)hope i helped you out. good luck with the little monsters >From: Rosalind >Reply-To: aroid-l@lists.ncsu.edu +More >To: aroid-l@lists.ncsu.edu >Subject: [aroid-l] Dracunculus questions >Date: Sat, 08 Nov 2003 13:43:59 -0800 > >Hi folks! > >I'm pretty much a lurker on this list, because I have just a few aroids as >houseplants. However, I saw some pictures of Dracunculus vulgaris, and had >one of those "can't live without them" reactions, so I purchased a few >tubers. > >I have some basic questions about planting the tubers - my apologies for my >extreme ignorance, or if these questions cover ground that his been covred >before on the list: > >1) One side of the tuber has structures on it that basically look like >unpeeled garlic cloves - should they face upwards or downwards when I plant >the tubers? > >2) Any suggestions on the type of potting mix I should use? I know these >plants can get big, but I'm going to start them in containers. > >thanks so much for your suggestions and help - > >-Roz, in Southern California > > > > Customize MSN Messenger with backgrounds, emoticons and more.

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