Re: Lysichitum
- To: lindsey@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Lysichitum
- From: "* R* M* <R*@sci.monash.edu.au>
- Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 10:56:31 -0500 (CDT)
> I just want to grow Lysichitums;
> and have a small plant of each species (americanum and
> camstchatcense) in swampy shade near our spring- the
> coolest, dampest niche I can find. But they are small
> and don't seem to increase much in size from year to
> year. Do they ordinarily grow quite slowly?
> Could be our climate (7b-8a) is just too warm;
> Thanks much,
> Bob Burns
Bob,
Your climate shouldn't be a problem. I grow both species
here in zone 9 and they flower and multiply happily.
Try feeding them. They love it !
Animal manure, compost or chemical fertilizer will give them a
boost.
My plants get morning sun too which they seem to like.
Maybe your spot is too dark ?
Watch out for spider mite infestations as these can be a real
problem for Lysichitons and will certainly stunt their growth.
cheers,
Rob.
Rob.McClure
Biological Sciences
Monash University, Clayton 3168
Victoria
AUSTRALIA.
Phone:(03)9905.5625
Fax:(03)9905.5613
e-mail: Rob.McClure@sci.monash.edu.au
