[Aroid-l] Cyrtosperma

From: pugturd at alltel.net (Brian Williams) on 2008.03.09 at 18:18:12(17138) I have found that growing Cytrosperma can be quit different than other aroids. The best results I have seen are using the following techniques. Julius has recommended rocks in the bottom of the pots which does help prevent the breakdown of the soil. I use a mix of sand and long fiber moss. It holds water and air and does not break down fast. I have found that in all situations were these plants were grown best they are basically hydroponics systems of some form. Enid used water holding containers with a air stone. Any aquatic system were the water is not allowed to stagnate seems to work well. Flowing hydroponics systems seem to work best from what I have seen. In a few greenhouses the simple tray under the pot that holds a inch of water works well if not allowed to dry out and water changes are frequent. Adding a aquarium heater to any of these systems can keep the plants from dying during cooler temps by heating the water up to 70f or more. You may get some leaf burn but the plants roots and tubes will be protected. I find that when rot occurs it is almost always from the cold water.

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