Re: Colocasia & Alocasia winter storage temp

From: David Thornton <dave at dave-aroid.demon.co.uk> on 1998.12.09 at 01:31:53(2789) In message , Lester Kallus writes >The frost is about to hit us here in Long Island. We're delighted that >it's a month late (although I'm upset that it's coming at all). I've now >dug up all the Alocasia & Colocasia tubers and have them drying in the >basement. > >I've learned that the best storage temperature for caladiums is room >temperature (and so did quite well last year). What would be the best >storage temperature for the Alocasia & Colocasia tubers? If it would be >better at 50-60 degrees, then I'll have to move them to a friend's home. > >Thanks, > Les > > Les, I am fascinated to know if when you say "dig up" the tubers of Alocasia and Colocasia, does this mean you grow them out of doors in summer in New York ? Would it be possible to do this here in the U.K. with say Alocasia macrorrhiza ?? would love to do so ! Dave +More dave@dave-aroid.demon.co.uk -- David Thornton

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