Re: Crinum moorei
- Subject: Re: Crinum moorei
- From: d* f*
- Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 17:49:30 -0800 (PST)
Phil,
Does Lemon Grove get really hot in summer? I suspect
that it does, but am not familiar enough with inland
San Diego Co. to know your climate. I would think
that they would look the best in bright shade, or
perhaps limited early morning sun. I have mine where
they get a blast of sun mid afternoon, with less water
than they would probably prefer, and the leaves can
get bleached out in a heat wave(all of 85F here!).
In the deep southern USA, I think they are typically
always planted in shade. They do need enough light to
bloom well, probably similar to Cymbidium orchids, and
maybe more light than Veltheimia bracteata, if that
helps you any.
I think they also benefit from alot of rich compost
and well drained soil to grow best, and don't spare
the water. However, I have mine in poor unamended
clay soil filled with roots of a large Pittosporum
tenuifolium hedge, and they still do well enough to
bloom. The leaves do tend to look a bit ratty after
blooming, which I attribute to my neglect of their
preferences.
Good luck with the Crinums.
--- Phil Bunch <pbunch@cts.com> wrote:
> David:
>
> I have a couple of small Crinum moorei I want to put
> in the ground.
> Any suggestions on exposure to sun for Southern
> California?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Phil Bunch
> Lemon Grove, California
> 32:44:00N 117:01:58W
> 540 feet (164 meters) amsl
> USDA Zone 10a
> Sunset Zone 23
>
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