Hymenocallis Question
Diana Chapman (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:09:15 PST)

Hi Norman:

A one gallon pot isn't big enough. You could plant it in a two gallon, but
a five gallon would be better. I use a mix that is high in organic
material, keeping it moist to wet while growing, and keeping it slightly
moist in winter when it is dormant. It doesn't need to go dry. They love
heat, so as much warmth as possible. It will slowly offset and produce a
nice clump in time. Plant it with the neck of the bulb exposed, bulb just
beneath the surface. Fertilize regularly while in growth.

Diana
Telos
----- Original Message -----
From: "Norman Rose" <rosesrus@sbcglobal.net>
To: <pbs@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 12:59 PM
Subject: [pbs] Hymenocallis Question

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
_______________________________________________
pbs mailing list
pbs@lists.ibiblio.org
http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php