Date: Thu, 2 Jul 1998 09:02:00 -0400 From: "Mellard, David" <dam7@cdc.gov> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg2214$foo@default> Subject: RE: Sarr rhizome notching & Darlingtonia
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>I have an S leuco and S minor that both have rhizomes about 3"/8cm and
>I'd like to multiply them by rhizome notching. Both plants are potted
and
>outside (daytime temps are getting up to about 95F/36C). Is it okay to
do
>it now or should this only be done earlier in the spring?
Hi John,
After notching, the rhizome will probably need to go through a dormancy
period before the dormant buds inititate growth. It's better to do this
in late fall to give the rhizome a full growing season. Adding wettable
sulfur to the cut area will help to prevent rot.
David
Atlanta
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