Subject: Re: NANFA-L-- Re:Cape Fear Spatterdock
From: Irate Mormon (archimedes at bayspringstel.net)
Date: Fri Oct 01 2004 - 22:48:54 CDT
Quoting Leo Arieux <HOLLIS1506 at webtv.net>:
Good suggestion. I've tried using "rootome", but all I got was cloudy water and
then months later the spatterdock leaves would rot in concentric circles, a sure
sign of rhizome rot. I will do it next time.
>
> If I may suggest ... try covering the Cut/
> broken end of the rhizome with dusting sulphur (very acid) and the
> exposing _only_ that to the air for about 10 min or until the cut end is
> dry ... keep the leaves and roots submerged, then plant it trying NOT to
> rub off the dusting sulphur. It seals the cut end effectively and helps
> the plant resist rotting. This works on all plants with large branches,
> rhizomes etc.
> both aquatic and terrestrial as well.
>
> Be well,
>
> Leo
> In Metairie, La. under Blue Umbrella Skies
>
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--Irate
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