Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Kathryn Riggs??????, 1 by Karrie20x

Karrie20x wrote:
Well - here is a pic of the Karyn Riggs today. They grow much much faster than the Isabellas that I have going upstairs in my sunroom. These are VERY fast growers.

I have two questions.

I noticed the bottom of these pots, there are holes and I can see roots now. Do I need to repot them or should I wait for them to get a little more root-bound?

I noticed, the one on the right has a slight scar on it's green trunk. Do these form a bark like trunk or do you think it has that straglebrand disease (sorry about that spelling). The one on the left has bigger leaves and is fuller. The one on the right has the scar, slightly smaller leaves, but is a little (slightly) taller. They were almost identical in dimension and appearance 2 weeks ago.

Can't imagine how they could have been exposed to a fungus or disease. I've started all of the 5 brugs that I have from seed, not cuttings, and have added tea tree oil and peroxide (small amounts indeed) to their fertilizer baths that I give them about every 10 days. (I just water in between).

They ARE growing fast. Surprisingly fast. That one plant just concerns me.

Also, should I separate them, just in case?

Thanks in advance!

p.s. I put the gallon jug there to give you an idea on size.

Karrie

edited later to say: I have some window cleaning to do, lol! ICK! Think the flash really brought that out!

This message was edited May 28, 2004 1:09 AM