gardenofeden Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 I am relatively new to Arisaema. I have a A.griffithii I bought as a potted plant in spring which has died down already, is this normal? The compost was pure peat and was a bit soggy so I lifted the corm, cleaned and dried it and repotted into a dryish, open mix, was this the right thing to do? what is the best way to keep it over the rest of the summer and into the winter. many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aidan Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 It sounds like it has gone dormant rather early. I had exactly the same experience with A. griffithii a few years ago and it never returned. You have done the right thing and the plant should now be kept completely dry until new growth is seen in the spring... if you have better luck than I did! Arisaema are heavy feeders and I find it a good idea to repot into fresh, well drained compost every year. Otherwise the tubers have a tendency to shrink rather than grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenofeden Posted July 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 thanks Aidan I hope it comes back, it is var pradhani and was not cheap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulsar Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 it possibly has just gone dormant early(often depends were the tubers came from if they were grown abroad it may take a season to acclimitise) i wouldnt keep the compost too dry or the tuber will dry out too much keep it moist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hen Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 exactly the same thing happened to my griffithii after i got it. I potted it in a more perlite based mix but it hasn't yet grown back. :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diva Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 got mine as bulbs potted them up they flowered and leafed up (badly!) then dissapeared so i popped them in the garden and they reappeared about a month or so ago, to be attacked by something, half dug up by the cat and to be on the recieving end of a neighbours football! why is it it's always the choice plants that get ruined? i'm shure slugs have a what not to eat book, that lists plants on there rarety and ease of cultivation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulsar Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 the thing is that almost all arisaema grow in woods and forests so you would need to replicate those conditions. they need a rich open compost, a good mix is 50/50 john innes no 3 and any good quality multipurpose compost with osmocote mixed in. if during there active growing season they are kept to dry the tubers wont put on enough growth to be healthy next year it also depends were you get the tubers if they are not stored well by the firm you get them from it will effect their growth the following year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnivorousplantboy Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 I agree with adian probbaly early dormancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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