Typhonium behaviour

From: Wilbert Hetterscheid <hetter at vkc.nl> on 1997.10.08 at 13:08:50(1404) Typhophiles, I have about 25 species of Typhonium growing and the experiences I read so far on aroid-l are all REAL! However, most of my plants, as many phalloids, have synchronized with West European seasons, meaning they grow from April to ca. mid October. To prolongue growth and flowering I use a liquid fertiliser every three weeks (npk: 15-15-15 but I never tested other compositions). Typhos may indeed have a very short growing period but that is usually when they are not happy. When their cycle has been cut short, they may indeed try again a little later. Since most Typhos do appreciate quite some light, even sunlight, I advise to let them go dormant when autumns starts. This means no more fertilising and using less water. When they grow on in a period when lightintensity or amount is low, they tend to start parastising on their tubers, which diminish and become very sensitive to rot. Since their tubers are small, rot is often quite devastating in a short time. Typhos are the next best thing to phalloids........... Cheers, Wilbert

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