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aroideana
Aug 12, 2008, 6:23:10 AM8/12/08
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meckms
Aug 12, 2008, 5:06:23 PM8/12/08
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Hi Michael,
I also picked up both of an Alocasia chaii, and some Alocasia guttata
imperialis recently. Both were beautiful healthy specimens when I got
them (there are pics on my website of the actual plants).
I've had a lot of trouble with jewel alocasias dying, so I thought
best not to disturb them, and I left them in their original pots with
what looked like pretty good potting mix (and it was what they'd
happily grown in to that point).
But nup - sure enough, around a month or so later - the leaves are
flopping and the tubers are rotting. I've treated them with an anti
fungal mix, but may be too late.
What is it with these bloody jewel alocasias? What is the secret to
keeping them alive? I've lost every single one I've ever had - I also
picked up what I think is a Dewey's Reversa at around the same time,
just waiting for that one to keel over too. It is the only one (jewel)
I have left from my years of collecting to show anything for.
Yet I went to an open garden the other day, and there is a A reginula
Black Velvet, as big as a small dog, growing happily in what looked to
be muddy soil. Completely neglected, mostly in the dark (under very
shady trees) and growing like crazy. Was the most beautiful plant.
How can I keep these ones alive?
Kate
I also picked up both of an Alocasia chaii, and some Alocasia guttata
imperialis recently. Both were beautiful healthy specimens when I got
them (there are pics on my website of the actual plants).
I've had a lot of trouble with jewel alocasias dying, so I thought
best not to disturb them, and I left them in their original pots with
what looked like pretty good potting mix (and it was what they'd
happily grown in to that point).
But nup - sure enough, around a month or so later - the leaves are
flopping and the tubers are rotting. I've treated them with an anti
fungal mix, but may be too late.
What is it with these bloody jewel alocasias? What is the secret to
keeping them alive? I've lost every single one I've ever had - I also
picked up what I think is a Dewey's Reversa at around the same time,
just waiting for that one to keel over too. It is the only one (jewel)
I have left from my years of collecting to show anything for.
Yet I went to an open garden the other day, and there is a A reginula
Black Velvet, as big as a small dog, growing happily in what looked to
be muddy soil. Completely neglected, mostly in the dark (under very
shady trees) and growing like crazy. Was the most beautiful plant.
How can I keep these ones alive?
Kate
meckms
Aug 12, 2008, 5:14:27 PM8/12/08
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Hmmmm....why does the whole message not show up? The rest of the
message should be here:
http://groups.google.com/group/australian-aroid-growers/browse_thread/thread/b44d8699e4376f88
(or not)
Kate
message should be here:
http://groups.google.com/group/australian-aroid-growers/browse_thread/thread/b44d8699e4376f88
(or not)
Kate
aroideana
Nov 20, 2008, 8:05:30 PM11/20/08
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A very well drained media should keep this little jewels surviving ,
and regular fertilizing will make them thrive . Planted out in the
tropics in a well drained shady spot should really ensure the survival
of them . I mix lots of seedling orchid bark with extra coarse sand ,
some quincan with my media .
and regular fertilizing will make them thrive . Planted out in the
tropics in a well drained shady spot should really ensure the survival
of them . I mix lots of seedling orchid bark with extra coarse sand ,
some quincan with my media .
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