Cultural Information


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Soil media: three parts sand, two parts milled sphagnum moss, one part sphagnum peat, 1/3 part charcoal chips. Mulch with shredded leaves or partially rotted pine needles.

Light conditions: bright open shade.

Moisture requirements: keep soil moist at all times, but not soaking. Must be well drained.

Fertilizing: general all-purpose fertilizer at 10-25% strength recommended for pot plants. Apply every three or four weeks up to mid-July. Flush media with water before next application.

Planting: plant the rhizome with the roots spread out, one and a half to two inches below surface of soil media.

Hardiness: very hardy. Requires lengthy cold dormancy period. Not recommended for areas south of Iowa.


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Carson E. Whitlow
CYP. HAVEN
22957 - 280th Street
Adel, IA 50003-4491

Phone: (515) 993-4841
Fax: (515) 309-2302
E-mail: SlipperGuy@aol.com


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