Re: titanum update
- Subject: Re: titanum update
- From: T* A*
- Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 20:41:26 -0500 (CDT)
Clark:
With regards to dormancy of A. titanum, we also have plants from Symon's
original seed collection. We have never had any problem forcing them into
a standard dormancy pattern in fall. By allowing them to remain outdoors
until temps reach around 35 degrees F., then bringing them indoors, they
will all go dormant within a couple of weeks. After nearly 10 years of
this routine, we have had perfect success. They usually re-emerge between
June and July. I hope this helps for those without a conservatory.
>
>1. The individual leaf lasts about two years under these conditions.
>The rest period between leaves is variable, but at least 3 months in
>my experience, regardless of watering conditions. I have yet to
>figure out if anything other than age triggers dormancy. I have the
>plants growing side by side and they enter dormancy when they please
>unsynchronized.
Tony Avent
Plant Delights Nursery @
Juniper Level Botanic Garden
9241 Sauls Road
Raleigh, NC 27603 USA
Minimum Winter Temps 0-5 F
Maximum Summer Temps 95-105F
USDA Hardiness Zone 7b
email tony@plantdelights.com
website http://www.plantdel.com
phone 919 772-4794
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"I consider every plant hardy until I have killed it myself...at least
three times" - Avent
