re: Arisaema

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• Subject: re: Arisaema
• From: D* M* <m*@eskimo.com>
• Date: Mon, 29 Dec 1997 18:02:35 -0700
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per George R Stilwell, Jr. wrote:
> 

> 
> >What is the best way to store Arisaema in the winter? Does anyone have a
> >sure fire way to propagate Arisaema when they are in bloom? I had
> >someone tell me to add water and pollen and close the lid and shake it.
> >I m sorry, for not be more technical, but this is the best way I can say
> >it. Who wants to help me out?
> 
> The best way is to leave them in the ground.
> 
> There's no sure-fire way to do anything in horticulture.
> 
> The method you describe works
> providing you put the water in a male plant to gather the pollen
> and then transfer it to a female plant. Be sure to seal off the small
> aperture at the base of the spathe tube so the water won't leak out.
> 
> Arisaema change from neuter when young, to male, and finally to female
> when mature
> and growing well. They will revert if there is a hard year. Only a few
> rare species carry both
> male and female flowers.
> 
> Ray Stilwell
> <GRSJr@Juno.com>
Thank you for your support.
-- 
Perennials to Alpines see these nurseries online:
Heronswood -  http://www.eskimo.com/~mcalpin/heronswood
Mt. Tahoma -  http://www.eskimo.com/~mcalpin/rick

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