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Dividing papyrus
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Posted by roosp z6 mid-MO (My Page) on Mon, Jun 7, 04 at 13:20
We have a miniature papyrus that needs to be divided. I was told this should be done in May. When I looked at the roots, and remembered how I killed our first papyrus by trying to divide it, I ended up putting it in a larger pot. The roots seem to be an almost solid mass with no place to distinguish between different plants.
Our indoor pond is only 42 gallons and so, next May, I will definitely need to divide it. Thanks in advance for your help. philip |
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RE: Dividing papyrus
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- Posted by Josh z8 GA (My Page) on
Wed, Jun 9, 04 at 5:05
| Philip, I just take an old steak knife and slice down thru middle of root ball. As to exact timing, anytime in May or June should be fine. I've even chopped a small hunk off in Fall to bring a smaller size pot inside for winter with no ill effects. They're dainty-looking but actually pretty sturdy plants. josh |
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