Re: Scadoxus. was Isopogon and Psoralea pinnata
- Subject: Re: Scadoxus. was Isopogon and Psoralea pinnata
- From: "Glenn Breayley" v*@iafrica.com
- Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 21:24:21 +0200
>
>Glemn, how thirsty is the scadoxus? I have a large pot that flowered
>beautifully but I'd like to put it in teh ground and I am wondering
>what kind of conditions it requires.
>
>Nan
Nan - I'm afraid you neglected to mention species. All the Scadoxus are from
summer rainfall areas & require additional summer water.- some more than
others. The S.membranaceous extends into the Southern Cape region & is the
most robust, S. puniceus is the next hardiest & the S. multiflorus subsp
katherinae is definitely softer & requires more protection & water. Give
them all shade & an open humus rich mix for best advantage. I have mine
growing under a plum tree, with heavy root competition, & a deep summer
watering of every 5 -7 days. The katherinae gets by, but would do better
with more water I think. Watch for snails. They associate well in this
situation with the Haemanthus spp & Veltheimea, so that there is nearly
always something of interest flowering in that patch.
Hope this covers what you want
Regards
Glenn Breayley. Ragnarok & Valhalla Research.
POBox 26158, Hout Bay, 7872, Capetown, South Africa
Ph/Fax SA 021 7904253 E-mail valhalla@iafrica.com
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