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Vark ore / aram lilies. - sterretjie - 12-02-2004
ok, i think they are the most stunning flowers that ever grew. my b/f gave me a plant last year (and amazingly enough, i have not managed to kill it). so, i would love to re-pot it, as the pot it came in is a bit small. does anybody know when it would be right to
re-pot?
Vark ore / aram lilies. - PomBok - 12-02-2004
Hi Sterrejtie
You can pretty much re-pot at anytime, though winter is often best with plants that become dormant over the winter.
The main thing is potting in to the right kind of soil . Make sure it is rich in humus and keep it well watered while becoming established in the new pot.
In the right conditions Arum lilies can make 90cm high by 60 cm wide so you could end up potting for a while!
Vark ore / aram lilies. - sterretjie - 12-02-2004
thanx. then i guess i am getting a bigger pot and doing some potting around
this weekend. yup, the plant is quite big at the moment and i cannot wait for the first flowerd to appear.
Vark ore / aram lilies. - Bushbaby - 12-02-2004
Would they not benefit from a more acidic soil mix seeing as they grow naturally in boggy areas?
Vark ore / aram lilies. - birdie - 12-02-2004
I had yellow ones last year.......they died
Vark ore / aram lilies. - Joan - 24-02-2004
Quote:Originally posted by birdie
I had yellow ones last year.......they died
The yellow ones flourish in sunlight, the white ones seem to prefer shade.
My father in law gave me a few bulbs of the yellow variety some years ago, they thrived in the sun and need frequent watering and lots of compost. I left the bulbs in the soil and like the daffodils, they just produced massed of yellow flowers each year.