Hymenocallis Question
Dylan Hannon (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 21:42:44 PST)
Norman,
Your plan of attack sounds good. I would suggest potting it up
initially in a smaller container (as small as it will fit into
snugly), water once and then keep dry until it starts growing in early
summer. When it gets going, shift to 1gal pot. My plants still have
some green leaves, even after temps in the mid 20s (!) and I keep
them dry in winter regardless. They have not bloomed for several years
and they probably need larger pots (now in 6") and consistently more
moisture while growing. Generous feeding is a good idea, as with all
the larger Hymenocallis species.
With the mix I would emphasize sand above the other elements, and
maybe leave off the gravel.
Dylan
On 2/13/07, Norman Rose <rosesrus@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
Hi All,
I will be getting a Hymenocallis maximillini bulb in a
few days. I have looked through the archives and
searched the web to learn what this plant likes. Here
is what I have concluded. Needs rich well drained
soil. Keep soil moist. It needs a dry dormant period
in the winter. The soil mix I will be using is compost
(fir bark) sand, pumice,perlite and pea gravel. Does
this soil mix sound good. Also, I wanted to put this
in a 1 gallon black plastic pot. Does this bulb like
to be crowded? Is 1 inch deep OK for this? I live in
San Jose California. I know this variety comes from
Mexico and gets more humidity there than we get here
on the west coast. Any suggestions to my growing notes
would be appreciated.
thanks again
Norman Rose
San Jose California Zone 9
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