RE: [Aroid-l] I need help growing Alocasia Sanderania

**"Denis Rotolante" d*@skg.com**

John: 

You did not mention what part of the country or perhaps world you were
growing in. I do think the phillies are a litlle more tolerant of
environmental conditions. 

As far as I am concerned 50% peat 10% composted pine bark and 40%
perlite works out well for Alocasias. Never ever bury the petiole bases
with soil mix when repotting. Do not keep overly wet particularly when
the weather is cooler than 65 to 70 degrees F. If plant is moved to
lower light levels it is to be expected that it with drop off older
leaves and keep only newer ones which are more acclimatized to the new
light level.

Hope this helps. Somebody else who probably has more experience with
these guys in cooler climes will chime in with some better guidance.

Denis
Silver Krome Gardens
Homestead Florida

-----Original Message-----
From: aroid-l-bounces@gizmoworks.com
[aroid-l-bounces@gizmoworks.com] On Behalf Of John Ludwig
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 5:41 AM
To: aroid-l@gizmoworks.com
Subject: [Aroid-l] I need help growing Alocasia Sanderania

I need advice about the light required to grow this. I
have had two of these for about a month now. The
leaves are starting to turn yellowish. I don't believe
that I am over watering them. They are in a shady spot
on a potting bench in my yard with plenty of airflow
around the plants. I recieved them planted in a mix
that had wood chips in it. I repalnted thm in a mix
that is approx. 2 parts sphagnum, 1 part chacoal, 1
part sand, 1 part perlite and 1 part peat. I made sure
that the tops of the bulbs are planted just at soil
level and no deeper. They are situated right next to Philodendron 'Hope'
and Philodendron Domesticum and those plants are growing vigorously.

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