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Re: Basic Aroid Question??

From: Mike Bernardoni <mikeb at GlobalEyes.net> on 1998.06.15 at 02:46:30(2305)
Hello...Thanks for everyones help...I am learning more and more....Among my
other "Plant Addictions" it appears that aroids are among them!! This is my
first year with aroids and I am really enjoying them.....Mike
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Mansell, Richard wrote:
> Mike, I can only comment on the Caladium. The growers here in Florida
> have acres and acres and in full sun. The are interested in producing
> large tubers and many offsets. In more shade, these same plants have a
> tendency to get taller and have larger leaves (although not a strong).
>
> The Alocasias vary according to which species you are talking about.
>
> Dick
>
> Richard L. Mansell
>
> Professor Emeritus Home: 13508 Little Lake
> Place
> Biology Department Tampa, FL
> 33613-4134
> University of South Florida
> Tampa, FL 33620 813-974-1588 (W)
> 813-961-7072
> (H)
>
> e-mail: mansell@chuma1.cas.usf.edu
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Mike Bernardoni [SMTP:mikeb@GlobalEyes.net]
> > Sent: Saturday, June 13, 1998 2:20 PM
> > To: mansell@chuma1.cas.usf.edu
> > Subject: Basic Aroid Question??
> >
> > Hi I was wondering how much sun that Colocasias and Alocasias can
> > take??? Does it
> > depend on the variety??? I usually keep my Caladiums in the
> > shade...Common "Elephant
> > Ears"..can they be grown in full sun??? I know these are basic
> > questions and I will
> > appreciate your help!! TIA Mike
> >
> >

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