I left my amorphs in pots over winter. We had some really warm weather this past month. Before I could bump them up to bigger pots, they started peeking out...everywhere. The bulblets are all around the sides of the pots and some are beginning to grow leaves. I'd like to cut the pots and re-pot all of them, but I'm afraid to disturb them. Is it too late to try to re-pot them once they begin to leaf out? I was able to pick up some very small ones that were laying on top of the soil.
Would appreciate any input....
Dividing amorphophallus?
Actually, IMHO, this is the best time to do it, and the sooner the better. You'll then have all season for them to grow on. I'd have my soil and pots all ready before taking them apart so as to avoid having the roots dry out while you work. One thing I do when separating a lot of plants for repotting is I mix up a 5 gallon bucket of Miracle Gro bloom booster fert at 1/4 the label rate, and let the roots soak in that while the plants are waiting to be repotted. That way they get a little boost, and after I've done repotting, I use the leftover fert solution to water them all in.
LariAnn
Aroidia Research
Thanks so much! I'm on my way out to do that now. And thanks also for the fertilizer tip. I'm afraid, that would have been my next question!
Sandi
Thanks for the headup, I too have transplanted mine -- into individual pots maybe -- right after your initiated yours, Sandi. Mine are growing leap and bounce, how are yours doing?
I've this one wat flowered this spring. It's now sending up new sprout. (This one is 2nd year outdoor in a large pot).
Thank you, LariAnn for your advice.
