Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Maya variegation field test - NE Illinois - Part II, 1 by 8ftbed

8ftbed wrote:
here's Part I... http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/494337/

This lead shot is a 3 month comparison

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25-Mar: 2 cuttings were received via usps
The stem ends were recut at a 45 degree angle to facilitate water uptake while standing in a container. I've chosen to intitiate rooting by placing in approx 1.5" water with an airstone from a small standard aquarium pump. Commonly referred to as a 'Bubbler' throughout this forum, numerous members have extolled the virtues thereof.
27-Mar: nubbies showing
31-Mar: planted in 4" pots
08-Apr. new growth indicating root development
17-Apr. roots out of drain holes. Repot
27-Apr. good growth; roots out drain holes; potting up
05-May. Repot to tall 7gal hard plastic pot.
26-May. Take outside to shade
03-Jun. first Maya gets planted in ground. New bed with MG potting soil / alfalfa meal tilled in to 16". 2nd Maya goes into a container about 15gal.
21-Jun. potted Maya has first 'Y'
28-Jul. in ground Maya extending for first bloom
11-Aug. potted Maya begins to extend with multiple blooms.
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