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Re: Instructions required; Roscoea



On Fri, 30 May 1997, Greg Ruckert wrote:
> 
> Have seeds that are germinating well of Roscoea cautleyoides.  Current
> conditions are Day temp 17 degrees C with night time 8 degrees.  Now that
> they are up what do I do?
> 
Greg:

The Roscoea do best in deep soil rich in organic matter, which does not 
dry out.  My recommendation is to keep them in growth, with liquid feeds 
of dilute fertilizer solution, and to pot the group on to deep pots to 
accomodate the growing rhizomes.  Reduce watering when foliage goes 
dormant, but don't let them dry out thoroughly.

Roscoeas grow best here with several hours of sun, but protected from the 
hottest sun and from drying winds.  In Oz, they're likely best used in 
shade gardens. They look best when planted in groups.

Loren Russell, Corvallis, Oregon
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