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Chironex · 07-16-2009, 04:40 PM

I have also read research indicating an optimal depth for planting the corms of 18". Just out of curiosity, I planted a corm as deep as I could make it in a 2 foot deep pot (about 18" deep). To my surprise, the new growth came through just about as fast as the ones planted shallower. So, in my opinion, planting them deeper gives a better chance for survival in colder zones. IT does not seem to have any effect upon sprouting and should provide for better cold resistance as long as normal watering guidelines are observed so as not to cause corm rot.

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Chironex The causasian Asian! Chironex's Photo Gallery Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Find me on the map! Zone: I have no idea Name: Scot Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,788 BananaBucks : 183,685 Feedback: 9 / 100% Said "Thanks" 4,544 Times Was Thanked 1,406 Times in 808 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 609 Times	Re: Plant Orinoco's Deep? I have also read research indicating an optimal depth for planting the corms of 18". Just out of curiosity, I planted a corm as deep as I could make it in a 2 foot deep pot (about 18" deep). To my surprise, the new growth came through just about as fast as the ones planted shallower. So, in my opinion, planting them deeper gives a better chance for survival in colder zones. IT does not seem to have any effect upon sprouting and should provide for better cold resistance as long as normal watering guidelines are observed so as not to cause corm rot. __________________ Scot Last edited by Chironex : 07-16-2009 at 04:48 PM.