I agree with BB, bare root is a non issue... I can show you pics of big clumps of bare root helis. I prefer to divide them with clean roots.
Keep them cool, keep them bright, keep them in airy substrate... and watch out for desiccation with a new division (it can happen almost overnight)
If their new home has low humidity, I usually recommend bagging until new growth is evident
Avoid constant
direct contact with mist, indirect is preferred.
They are hungry buggers, feed often with fish pellets, bugs etc...
Personally, I'm also a big believer in Trichoderma atroviride... but there are plenty of growers who get great results without it.
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The desiccation issue is the number one killer of new helis IMHO. Once they look like a raisin its game over. I think it helps to give them a good long soaking prior to planting (I like the trichoderma bath here) The soaking will also help with the brittleness of the roots. (but not something i really worry about)
None of my helis really get a night time temp drop, but all my helis are in cool conditions...
I prefer cypress based mixes
I believe there have been a few threads with growing info from some of the really gifted Heli growers on here. Was it Crissy's tank?
~Joe
hehehe Crissy will have the big head when she reads that....
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