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In a message dated 9/16/01 2:46:27 AM, mtalt at CLARK.NET writes:

<< Well, I'm certain the more experienced growers have more info., but

FWIW, I have found A. sikokianum to put up a single leaf their first

year, just like most of the others I've grown from seed.  Have also

found that the tiny tubers do not want to dry out...seems it's the

older tubers that are more subject to rot and I have managed to rot a

couple of them. >>

I agree completely. The rotting problem with most arisaemas, which A.
sikokianum seems particularly prone to, is with tubers underground in the
winter. The seeds and seedlings of that species are, if anything, easier =to
grow than others.

I think a good rule to remember is that small arisaema tubers are more li=kely
to be lost by drying than by moisture, while the reverse is true of large=r
ones.

Jim McClements