In article .com,
"DavePoole Torquay" writes:
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| I don't think a sharp knife will be strong enough Nick. It needs to be
| in full growth and then using a saw, cut down through the rhizome and
| rootball, making sure each piece has a good portion of roots. In order
| to fit them into the new pots, you will probably have to cut about
| 10-15 cms. off the base of the root ball as well. Don't try to tease
| the roots out, you'll do too much damage.

Oh, I have some adequate knives, all right - not quite Crododile
Dundee scale, but not too far off it :-)

| Allow each portion to stand for a couple of days so that the cut
| surfaces of the fleshy roots can dry out and then repot into a very
| gritty, loam based compost making sure the finished surface slightly
| covers the base of the growths. Water well and allow the pots to
| nearly dry out. Continue this until you see new leaves developing
| after which, normal watering can be resumed. Plants recovering from
| division need additional shade to help prevent excessive dessication,
| while they re-establish their roots.

Depending on the weather, I assume!


Thanks very much for the instructions. They are a great help.



Regards,
Nick Maclaren.