Cult: SIB survival
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- Subject: Cult: SIB survival
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 Mar 1997 20:41:01 -0700 (MST)
LMann76543@aol.com wrote:
>
> Did all that, except the fertilizer. I don't remember how long I soaked them
> before planting -- probably only a few hours. Potted them up in 2 quart pots
> and kept them in partial shade (at suggestion of list members for hot
> southern sun areas) in a shallow (1 inch) pan of water and watched them
> slowly turn brown and die. The ones that lived turned green and grew before I
> set them out in the garden. I may have waited a few days before putting them
> in the pan of water, but they were soaked every day. SHAKER'S PRAYER is
> growing great.
>
Linda,
You never mentioned what kind of potting mix you used to pot your
siberians. Try using 1/2 potting soil, 1/4 peat moss and 1/4 perlite.
This is what I use with much success. I never use pans of water to set
the pots in, but just keep the soil mix wet until I plant in the ground.
Its important to use clean, fresh soil for any plant!
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8
