Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 10:31:25 EST From: JWi5770869@aol.com To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg867$foo@default> Subject: s purpurea division
In a message dated 26/03/00 10:19:10 GMT Daylight Time, cp@opus.hpl.hp.com
writes:
> I noticed a few new growing points on my S. purpurea, and
> would like to divide the rhizome. However, it came out of
> dormancy a little faster than I expected, so there are
> a few little shoots that are maybe 0.5 to 0.75 inches
> tall. I remember reading that it's better to divide the
> rhizome before new growth has started.
>
> So I'm a bit concerned about cutting up the rhizome at
> this point. I'd like to hear from CPers who've done this
> after new growth has started (somewhat), what
> precautions to take, what procedures seem to work, etc.
> Thanks!
>
> Bill
>
Bill,
I find that the best way, rather than cut the plant up wholesale, is to
gently dig around the plant until you see a growing point that already has
its own roots its then fairly easy to detach with a sharp knife. I tend to
dust the cut surface with a little yellow sulpher, to prevent any fungal
infection and plant up, as per normal.
Keep the plant out of direct light for 5ish days and keep well watered.
The advantage of doing it this way is that you are not disturbing the
'mother' plant (important if you're taking cuttings off any of the red tubed
Flava's)
John Wilden
Southport
Lancs.
UK
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