Re: [Aroid-l] Helicodiceros potting

**J* W* <j*@kc.rr.com>**

Dear all;

	This strikes me as an odd topic. My tubers are all somewhat

similar to tuberous Arum which have horizontal tubers (like A

italicum) with a growing point on one end turned upright. It is not

as if the growing tip is at the end and continuation of the tuber

such as in some other tuberous aroids. I plant them horizontally with

the growing point facing upwards.

	I have had this species for a number of years and they seem

to do better some years than others and the one time they bloomed-

multiple flowers - the smell varied from hour to hour and person to

person. At its worst it was pretty awful.

	Of course in my climate, they are pot grown and winter in a

cool frost free greenhouse.

	One time I had some extra smaller tubers and thought I'd try

planting them in the garden in some high and dry spots. All failed -

or so I thought. Two years ago I was astonished to find a couple

small whispy leaves growing next to a dry log in the hottest driest

part of the garden. They have returned since, but do not seem even

vaguely large enough to flower. This year we have gone down to -5 F,

so let's see what returns.

	The fact that they even persist in my climate - Zone 5/6 and

have been subjected to temps of 0 F for extended periods should

suggest that they be tried in Zone 6 (Steve Marek, have you tried

them?).

	This plant always seems hard to find in commerce, but I

recommend Telos Rare Bulbs. (telosrarebulbs.com). The proprietor

Diana Chapman should be contacted for availability at

info@telosrarebulbs.com.

		Jim W.
--
Dr. James W. Waddick
8871 NW Brostrom Rd.
Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711
USA
Ph.    816-746-1949
Zone 5 Record low -23F
	Summer 100F +

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