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Re: [Aroid-l] stabilization of large pots

Hi Tony: Thanks for the comment.. I know that you folks there are experts at amorphs.. do you think that it is the physical movement of the petioles themselves that strengthens them?  My problem is more the entire pot tipping over, however, not petiole strength.
dst
On Jul 7, 2006, at 5:45 PM, Tony Avent wrote:

Scott:

I think you will find the key to amorph. stabilization in containers is as simple as providing good air movement.  Without it, the cell walls of the stalks never strengthen enough to stand up straight.  I have seen countless potted collections with this same problem.  Where we grow ours with good air movement, they stand up fine.  A small recirculating fan will work wonders, or you can strengthen the stems with a regular vigorous shaking...although the family may find that a bit kinky.
Tony Avent
Plant Delights Nursery @
Juniper Level Botanic Garden
9241 Sauls Road
Raleigh, North Carolina  27603  USA
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Hal or Nancy Robinson wrote:
Try driving a small rebar (from box stores) down into
the ground and placing pots on the rebar.  It will not show and would not hurt the roots that much.
Nancy Robinson  Tennessee  zone 6b
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 8:59 AM
Subject: [Aroid-l] stabilization of large pots

Good Morning:  I was wondering if any of you enlightened growers have a simple remedy for the ongoing problem of my Amorphophallus pots in larger pots (7-20 gal) being prone to 'tipping' over once the large leaves develop.  The plants are so top-heavy that anytime there is a strong breeze or even heavy rain, the pots tend to tip over, damaging the plants and spilling out soil/fertilizer.  Short of driving a stake next to each pot and tying them off, I don't know what to do?
Thanks
dst
D. Scott Taylor, Ph.D.
Central Region Land Manager
Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program
5560 N. US 1
Melbourne, Florida 32940
V: 321.255.4466 FAX 321.255.4499


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