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Post by Biggles on Nov 18, 2008 21:52:23 GMT 1
 I cant remember the name of this plant-- I used to grow this plant in my other garden and brought it with me. It always flowered (as shown)-I have forgotten the name of the plant. Since I have moved it from my other garden to this one -the leaves are now enormous but no flowers as yet. It used to be grown in an East facing border, now it is in a Northeast facing border so I dont think the position will be at fault--or will it? Any help would be appreciated--Bigs PS The photograph is of the plant in my other garden. |
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Post by maggyd on Nov 18, 2008 21:57:42 GMT 1
Its some sort of lily isnt it Biggs? it also reminds me of a houseplant I used to have but the leaves were on longer stalks! Ill look it up later.
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Post by Biggles on Nov 18, 2008 22:06:40 GMT 1
Yes you could be right about a Houseplant but it must be a very Hardy one because it has withstood Frost!!
I bought it at a Bootsale in a small plantpot- about 3 years ago -not knowing what it was. I often do that at Bootsales ;D and take potluck!-hence not knowing the name of the plant.
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Post by floweringcherry on Nov 18, 2008 22:09:31 GMT 1
Could it be Zantedeschia Bigs?
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Nov 18, 2008 22:18:11 GMT 1
zantedeschia aethiopica? whatever it is, it's lovely.  |
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Post by Biggles on Nov 18, 2008 22:18:56 GMT 1
OH FC--and CPB--Thats the name--thanks for reminding me--  Photograph as it is now-- Any tips on it please? Do you think I would be able to take cuttings? |
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Post by floweringcherry on Nov 18, 2008 23:10:00 GMT 1
The best way to propagate is to divide in early spring. You can grow from seed but I think they take quite a long time to flower. I have one in a large tub and will divide mine next spring. Hope that helps. Btw mine is East facing and did flower this year.  |
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Post by maggyd on Nov 22, 2008 0:01:49 GMT 1
I looked it up in my Readers Digest Biggs it could be Spatiphllum 'Mauna Loa or Calla-Palusins 'Bog Arum' I think it is probably the latter as the first one is only hardy to 15oC the Bog Arum is frost hardy. Try Googling them and see what you think. Maggs. |
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Post by 4pygmies on Nov 22, 2008 8:24:36 GMT 1
Whatever it is, it's really lovely isn't it? |
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Post by Biggles on Nov 22, 2008 12:08:58 GMT 1
I looked it up in my Readers Digest Biggs it could be Spatiphllum 'Mauna Loa or Calla-Palusins 'Bog Arum' I think it is probably the latter as the first one is only hardy to 15oC the Bog Arum is frost hardy. Try Googling them and see what you think. Maggs. Yes I will do that Maggs- Thank you for your time in 'looking' it up. It hasn't flowered since I moved it from the other garden-maybe it is taking time to settle down--(I hope) I will let you know if it is--"zantedeschia" or "Bog Arum"-- PPS--Since I have posted this reply I have bought the Amateur Gardening Magazine (this afternoon) and what did I find in one of the articles?--yes a photograph and a 'tip' on growing this plant-- Co-incidence or what? It says they are not frost hardy and must be protected during the winter months with fleece and grow in a well protected site. It also said it can be known as a 'Bog Arum'--Thanks maggyd |
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