Re Arisaema Problems
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re Arisaema Problems
- From: W* M* <M*@AOL.COM>
- Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 17:34:30 EST
Shade Garden List 1/17/99 10:16 PM shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
> Arisaema
>and your not having much luck with them.
We have only tried two varieties of Arisaema to date in our gardens,
planting three of each variety, Arisaem ringens and sikokianum. All
plants were ordered mail order and arrived in very good condition,
looking strong and healthy. We planted them right away. They were planted
in an area in light shade, in a high organic soil approximately 18 inches
deep over a heavy clay base. We planted them in with some low growing
epimediums in a bed along a walk where we could watch them. Soil was kept
moderately moist at all times thru an irrigation system which was
controlled by the moisture level of the soil.
This was our first experience with this plant so we really did not know
what to look for. They all just turned brown and died, some almost
immediately. We had tried three Arisaems ringens the year before with the
same results but thought at the time the location could have been the
problem as they were more exposed.
Any help or advice would be appreciated as we would like to be able to
grow these. Thanks for the interst.
w martin
myg1728@aol.com
Zone 5, Southwestern Lower Michigan
