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Originally Posted by edwmax
In defense of the seller it is likely he wasn't aware of the rot starting when shipping. ... High altitude air freight/shipping can subject plant to freezing temps this time of the year. In the fall and early spring plants need to be shipped by ground carrier.
Because the rot or black spot on the pstem is at the top of the corm, I believe there is rot in the corm (may be not????). Shipping stress would not have caused this, but may have made it show up faster. Because of the problem this plant will take 2 or 3 Xs longer to recover & start growing. good luck.
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I agree. I really don't blame the seller at all. I've figured from the get go it was something that occured due to transit/environmental factors. I recall at the time there was an unexpected cold snap during transit and I had worried about the plant. Plus USPS was having all sorts of delays. This and simply that plants like people can be unpredictable
Never know what "warts" might show up due to stress/other factors.
I'll inspect the corm +treat if needed and if there are enough roots I'll do a repot too on Saturday. (It's been a hectic week)
Thank you again so much for your insight and advice.
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Originally Posted by cincinnana
They look like that when indoors and too much water and no sunlight.
Once you take it outdoors and let it dry out a bit your plant will sort itself out
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Mother nature willing eh? Midwest Spring just doesn't seem to want to get its sorry butt outta bed
It has been watered sparingly and does get direct sunlight. (I know it's not as good as outdoor direct). It has also had *some* outdoor playtime too, but not as much as it probably needs. As you know, the Midwest spring has really sucked this year,
. I've even got seedlings that are outgrowing their trays *need to be put outside*.
(On a another note if anyone wonders if Strawberries will fruit indoors on the windowsill (no grow light) the answer is YES
)
Do you think running a fan on it will help any?
Thanks
