Help wanted

[Jim McClements, Dover, DE z6]

A-Lrs

Two problems that I've been unable to solve in my basement "arisaema city"
are:

1. Can't seem to get plants to grow from detached offsets. Either those sent
by friends or those from my own plants, once detached from the parent, are
reluctant to grow, even after one or two cold periods. They don't rot, seem
plump and firm, but just sit there!

2. A. elephas seeds either don't germinate or else turn into tiny green tubers
with only occasional efforts at top growth, and then fade from the scene.
Anyone having success with these?

All suggestions gratefully received.

Jim McClements