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Himalayacalamus hookerianus Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Prefers a good loamy soil[214]. Succeeds in most soils so long as they do not dry out[200]. Dislikes drought[1]. Prefers a position sheltered from cold north and east winds[1]. The stems colour more brightly when grown in a sunny position[200], though the leaves curl up in bright sunlight[214]. Succeeds outdoors in a woodland garden in the milder parts of Britain[214]. Plants are intolerant of winter wet and of temperatures below about -6°c[200]. Plants are flowering freely (1993) in Kew and Edinburgh where they are producing abundant fertile seed[214]. This species is notably resistant to honey fungus[200]. There has been much confusion over this species and many plants cultivated under this name have proved to be different species[214]. Plants only flower at intervals of many years. When they do come into flower most of the plants energies are directed into producing seed and consequently the plant is severely weakened. They sometimes die after flowering, but if left alone they will usually recover though they will look very poorly for a few years. If fed with artificial NPK fertilizers at this time the plants are more likely to die[122]. For further Himalayacalamus hookerianus gardening information |
