Re: [Aroid-l] Aroid hardiness

From: "David S." maui4me at charter.net> on 2006.08.05 at 04:59:09(14474) Typhonium venosum/voodoo lily, or what ever it's currently being called these days is very hardy as long as the tuber itself doesn't get frozen. This directly correlates as to the depth that it's planted. This same rule applies to the tuberous members of Zantedeschia. Both hate clay soils which are prevalent in The South. I would recommend that these tubers be planted/covered at least 4"-6" deep in any zones colder than zone 8. They really don't like hot soil and might be late coming up in cooler zones but this will ensure that they winter over successfully if you forget to apply a generous mulch. It's worked for me for many years. BTW, cannas are quite reliable in zone 6a, even without a mulch. Perhaps the guides for hardiness should be re-written. David Sizemore +More Kingsport, TN 37660 Zone 6a and rising Known as Tarzan, lord of my jungle to the young folks that listen to my son's band at: http://www.myspace.com/speakoftheend ----- Original Message ----- To: "AROID-L" Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 4:51 PM Subject: [Aroid-l] Aroid hardyness Dear Aroiders, Who is collecting the informations about Aroid hardyness, plese? Typhonium (syn. Sauromatum) venosum has survived -18?C cold this winter in my garden. It was planted in sand. Most of the small tubers grown on the mother and the mother tuber have been frozen, but one little tuber has survived. Formerly I forgot to collect them some years ago and it also survived in clay, but the biggest cold was not measured there (because I forgot...) Bye, J _______________________________________________ Aroid-l mailing list Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

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