Re: Introduction and E. pinnatum

From: "Julius Boos" ju-bo at email.msn.com> on 2000.06.21 at 01:41:57(4862) >Julius Boos wrote: > > .... and hope that it encourages other 'lurkers' (we know that you all >are out > there!!!) to 'come > out'!! Dear Adam, WELCOME!!! A BIG welcome! NEVER feel stupid asking a question on this list, we all are constantly learning, and all of us can be VERY stupid at times! The only stupid question on this list is the one NOT asked, as then we learn nothing from it!!! I distinctly remember an article in an OLD Aroideana by my dear friend the indomitable Craig Phillips, husband to that treasure Fanny Phillips, both founding members of the Aroid Society. The title was something like-- 'The thing that would not grow (or die either!)', and was about one of this group that he, despite all his best methods and efforts, could NOT get to grow, it languished for a couple of years, and never sprouted! So maybe some one on our L will come in with a more scientific reason as to the 'whys' of these certain species refusing to grow from cuttings! I will try to check the article when time permits. I presume you have used a rooting compound, and treated the cuttings (perhaps even soaking the cuttings for a couple of hours in this mixture) with 'Superthrive'? This can sometimes stimulate growth. Cheers, good growing, and good luck! Julius Boos +More ju-bo@msn.com >Ok, I will quit lurking and introduce myself as well!!! My primary aroid interests are unusual Anthuriums first and foremost, and to a slightly lesser extent Philodendrons, and other vining or epiphytic aroids. I would be very interested in any sources of unusual Anthuriums for sale or trade - seed, seedlings, cuttings, or plants I have enjoyed being a lurker on this list for a few months now, and have learned a lot. The recent discussion of the identity of the Fairchild Monstera/Rhaphidophora has been very interesting. I have seen this plant before at Fairchild and I was fascinated with it. I feel stupid asking this question, but I need to know if I am overlooking something. A while back I recieved cuttings of Epipremnum pinnatum from a friend and all attempts to root them have failed. Some philodendron cuttings rooted at the same time under the same conditions rooted fine. I have tried various media (soil, perlite, water), with no results. The stems are now starting to look dessicated, even the ones in plain water, but they are not rotting. I have rooted many cuttings of Philodendrons, Monstera, Syngonium and E. aureum with no problems and this is really bugging me. Just wanted to know if there was some special requirement for E. pinnattum that I don't know about, or are they just a lot more difficult than E. aureum? Oh well! Thanks! Adam Black

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