Dwarf/Mini Crinum
Paul T. (Sat, 26 Nov 2011 21:23:24 PST)
A couple years ago (July '09) I posted about Crinum
oliganthum a dwarf Crinum that grows to blooming size in 4- 5 in pot.
This was new to me at the time. Now a friend in Thailand sent me a
picture of a dwarf Crinum blooming in a 6 in pot and it looks very
similar, but are there other dwarf - mini Crinums that can thrive in
a 5 or 6 in pot. ??
Jim,
I would imagine that Crinum uniflorum should
feasibly grow in small pots, it being a somewhat
smaller species than the majority of the
genus. It isn't one I grow, although I would
love to. I've never seen it available
unfortunately. The only reason I think it would
be suitable is due to it's miniature stature, but
I don't know whether it's roots require more room
than a pot of that size would provide? I thought
I'd mention it anyway. Always nice to mention Aussie bulbs here. <grin>
Cheers.
Paul T.
Canberra, Australia - USDA Zone Equivalent approx. 8/9
Min winter temp -8 or -9°C. Max summer temp 40°C.
Thankfully, maybe once or twice a year only.
Growing an eclectic collection of plants from all
over the world including Aroids, Crocus,
Cyclamen, Erythroniums, Fritillarias, Galanthus,
Irises, Liliums, Trilliums (to name but a few)
and just about anything else that doesn't move!!