Re: [SG] Re Arisaema Problems

Wayne,

I'm sure I don't know the real answer to your problem, tho' I do know that
A. sikokianum likes things a bit on the dry side, especially when dormant
and really insists on good drainage.  If no one on this list comes up with
a good answer for you, I suggest you consider joining the Arisaema
Enthusiasts Group (AEG) and getting on the Arisaema email list.  There are
some real Arisaema experts on that list!  (Not that there aren't on this
one, too)  All very nice and helpful people.  If you're interested, send
Ray Stillwell an email and he'll sign you up....it is a free group, BTW.

GRSJr@Juno.com

As a matter of fact, this is a grand list for anyone who has fallen in love
with this genus and wants to learn more about them and grow more of them.
I lurk away and save posts and try to soak up the knowledge...maybe one day
I'll actually know enough about them to help someone with a question like
yours.

Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
Editor:  Gardening in Shade
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> From: Wayne Martin <MYG1728@AOL.COM>
> Date: Monday, January 18, 1999 5:34 PM
>
>
> > 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
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