---------------------------------------------------------------------- "J.E. Shields" <jshields104@comcast.net> wrote: "In the basement under the fluorescent lights, seeds of Arisaema yunnanense aridum are germinating. A pot of Arisaema fargesii pulled out of the fridge and watered almost a month ago now has nice green leaves growing, also under the fluorescent lights. A. fargesii really struggles to just survive outdoors here. I am going to keep these plants in pots." Jim, what can you tell me about Arisaema yunnanense aridum? In spring 2009, I germinated Ariseama yunnanense, seedlings stayed in the seed flat all summer long, each seedling had one small leaf held flat against the soil, then I planted them out in the fall. I understand this species likes sun and dryness, certainly a variety named 'aridum" further implies dry conditions, but I know very little else about the species. Mark McDonough Massachusetts, near the New Hampshire border, USDA Zone 5 antennaria@charter.net http://www.plantbuzz.com/