Thanks for the info on why my dry mulch, becomes moist in the fridge. I just assumed that is pulled moisture from the mulch. I've tried vermiculite and found it to be much messier and it took so much to cover the bulbs, that it was very expensive. A bag of cedar mulch costs about 4.50 and I just use the large pieces as mulch in my garden. Also is discourages or kills any buggies that might be around.
Someone Should have Warned Me!
hello, wow the Latvia bulbs are very impressive. Its amazing that so few bulbs could produce that many. Please if you have a few left I have a good spot for them. thanks
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Is your monks hood vine a true Aconitum species? There are Aconitums that vine, but they are pretty uncommon and I've never heard of any getting out of control.
Monkshood Vine is NOT an Aconitum. It is called Monkshood Vine because the leaves have a shape very similar to that of Aconitum. The ones that climb are A. Hemsleyanum and A. Alboviolaceum, to name two. There are more but most of them are not true climbers.
They don't get out of control because they die back every year. Usually late fall or early winter, depending on frosts.
Steve