Re: Crinum moorei
- Subject: Re: Crinum moorei
- From: L* d* J*
- Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 19:24:48 +0100
Phil Bunch a *crit :
> I have a couple of small Crinum moorei I want to put in the ground.
> Any suggestions on exposure to sun for Southern California?
>
> > If you are growing either Crinum moorei or powellii,
> > I'd recommend a rather large size pot for the mature
> > plant. The bulbs on this can get massive, and I'd
> > suggest a pot of at least 18" diameter by 18" deep. A
> > 15 gallon size container would also work. Younger
> > plants can certainly be grown in smaller sizes and
> > moved up as it grows. My plants get 4 foot tall by
> > across with foliage, but are in the ground.
Dear All
In my experience Crinum moorei easily has sunburn and should be grown
in half shade. In its natural environment it is often found on forest
edges and along streams.
Along with Amarcrinum (which is related) it also makes a good pot
plant. Another good potplant here (in full sun) is Crinum asiaticum var
sinicum (syn C pedunculatum)
Crinum powelli and bulbispermum also can be grown infull sun.
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