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Old 05-19-2008, 02:09 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Default Re: why did my sikkis rot.

Sikkimensis (and as far as I can see) all its forms, Manipur, red flash, red tiger (rubbish plant), helens hybrid. Don't like having wet feet. Best bet is to protect (as described above) but the key is soil prep. when you first plant out. Dig a big hole and if your drainage is poor then mix some material in grit, gravel etc. to improve it.
Its well worth it as a Sikki with a load of leaf colour is a real beauty, beats boring old Basjoo by a mile. see photos just posted.
Kev
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