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Old 01-21-2017, 10:08 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Default Re: Best Practices For Starting Corms in Pots?

Of the aforementioned 9 corms in potting soil, 2 are thriving, but they had well established roots to begin with. These others appear pretty much dormant. A couple more show a tiny green sprout.

23 days ago i had shipped in 4 tiny Tissue culture plants from WellSpring Gardens. Dwarf Orinco. They had a small amount of soil around the roots.

I potted 1 in potting soil and 3 i potted in coarse sand. The one put in potting soil is very nearly dead - i doubt it survives. The 3 in potting soil look a wee bit worse for the wear - probably transplant shock. They look like they will be OK.

I live nearby a large river where i am able to easily get clean coarse sand. I'd never used it before, but i like the idea of it.
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