Re: [Aroid-l] Amorphophallus container size

From: Ken Mosher ken at spatulacity.com> on 2006.03.09 at 19:30:59(13929) Wayne, I think that the species that can put on a lot of size from season to season benefit from overpotting, but I can't see any benefit to putting a 4" corm in a 15-20 gallon container. That space will be wasted, and since none of us are satisfied with only 3 or 4 plants space becomes an issue quickly. +More -Ken Wayne Mrazek wrote: I am new to the list. I grew A species in the 80's for about 10 years, and am now just returning to the culture of this genus. It is amazing what the Internet has done to the availablilty of both info and plants over the last few years! It used to be very difficult to find another grower, and that was the only way to get new species other than konjac. Like others, I have found that buying Amorphophallus on Ebay can become addicting. I have seen several comments that Amorphophallus can be grown in small pots. Although possible, I believe growth is much better when they are over potted. I like to put a 4 inch corm in a 15-20 gallon pot if available. Even then, some plants will form a new corm right on the bottom of the pot. Do the experts on the list have an opinion about this? (I realize that a large pot becomes a liability when the plant goes dormant) Thanks, Wayne Mrazek Yorba Linda, CA _______________________________________________ Aroid-l mailing list Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

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