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[wasted]

Does anyone grow Arisaema tortuosum.. any tips..?

I grow costatum already, just looking to expand my collection and liked the look of it..

[diva]

yep i found it probally the easyest of the lot.
tips? have to ask an expert on that one, i grow all mine in the ground in the garden they were to much hassle in pots so i decided a few years back they could all become free range and they've never looked back

[wasted]

diva, on 14th May 2008 - 13:58 PM, said:

yep i found it probally the easyest of the lot.

Thats what I like to hear!



Many thanks..  i'll give em a go..

[greenBen]

As with all Arisaemas go for the good old 'moist but free draining' combo. Oh and shade is good!

A nice sheltered spot would suit A. tortuosum... a full size plant should be in flower at 6-8ft! With a good feeding regime the tuber can swell to the size of a grapefruit in just a few years, but even a smallish tuber will flower.

greenBen

[wasted]

Cheers Ben,

I heard your the man for all things arisaema related..

What's your 'feeding regime' may I ask?

Cheers...

Wasted

[greenBen]

Chempac #2 at usual dosage (as per packet) once every fortnight all through the growing season.

greenBen