Re: Re: Transplanting PCIs

I'm not sure how well it translates to your climate, but here
in the San Franciso East Bay area, PCIs retain their leaves
during the dry summer while going into a largely dormant state.
With the winter rains in November and December, they start
their winter growth. The experts in PCIs say to wait until the
new white roots are 1 to 3 inches long, then transplant them.
It is during this time of new growth that they are most resiliant
to disturbance, which is something they are not particularly
fond of. I'm not sure, but in colder climates, the  root growth
may not start until late winter or early spring. If you can, check
for new roots before moving them.

I would agree that seedlings transplant better than mature
plants.

Ken Walker
Concord, CA USA




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