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  • From: "Doreen Howard" <gardendiva@charter.net>
  • To: "gardenwriters-on-gardening" <gwl-g@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: [gwl-g] 'Konjac' Arum
  • Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 17:14:23 -0500

I know there are a few exotic experts on this list, and I'm hoping you can answer my question.

I have a 'Konjac' amorphophyllus that I've grown in a big pot for two years. It's never bloomed but always put up the striped stalk and whirl of leaves. I bring in the pot every fall and store it in my sunroom under a shelf where it's dark.

Today, I emptied the pot to inspect the bulb. It's grown to be about a pound, and it has a big pink bud. Is this a bloom bud, finally?

Also, 'Konjac' has the reputation of blooming without soil, sitting on a shelf. I have it exactly in that position, where it gets filtered light.

Should I put the bulb in the dark for it to bloom? Or should I pot it up again, sinking the bud to about 4 inches under the soil line, water it and put the pot in strong light?

Inquiring minds want to know.
Doreen Howard




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