Gunnera Manticata in a big closed bottom bog pot?

Gaughan.david

Hi everyone,

I managed to pick up a bargain Gunnera last year, and repotted it into a 20l pot to overwinter.

It's exploded and I love it! The only thing is that it's wilting on a daily basis. I have to absolutely flood it with water every day for it to pick back up again. 

I have a large (probably 50l) closed bottom plastic pot with holes drilled half way up that I used to have Sarracenia in. Since the holes are drilled half way up, the idea is that it'll hold much more water before draining; pretty boggy. 

Would a gunnera be OK in something like that? It's feet would be wet basically all the time, I'd think. 

Thanks all!  

Fairygirl

I doubt it. They really need to be in the ground to thrive. 

Silver surfer

Fairygirl said:

I doubt it. They really need to be in the ground to thrive. 

I also doubt it...but it is preferably to the pot it is presently in.
They do grow enormous.

Gaughan.david

Thanks both,

It seems to be doing pretty well in its current pot (been in it for a good 8 months now).. and the new one is at least twice the size.

Definitely not putting it in the ground in my tiny little garden!