Crinum
Claude Sweet (Tue, 17 Aug 2004 09:14:49 PDT)
I live in San Diego (a mile north of San Diego State University). I
have acquired several of the red leafed crinum via eBay. The small
offsets are very slow to grow in containers outdoors, but if you have a
warm greenhouse they will continue to growth all year. They love the
heat. I purchased two mature plants ( they have no bulbs) and each are
planted in 15 gallon containers. They are in flower now. Like bananas,
the cooler temperatures forces them into a dormancy, even though the
leaves are alive. New growth starts again when warm weather returns.
This has prevented them from obtaining their 6 foot size that is normal
in Florida.
Claude Sweet
The Masterson Family wrote:
Greetings from Southern California! I am wondering if anyone out there in my neck of the woods has any experience growing red leafed Crinums and any good sources for one. I would like to plant one in my Escondido garden but am not sure how hardy it would be and where to get one at a reasonable price. Thank you in advance.
Mike Masterson
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