You know Kadie. It is really much not that much different that what we do with the Obesum's. They have so many different terms that they use with the Arabicums/Thai soco's. LIke, Centipede trained roots, decorated roots, natrual/virgin roots, etc.
I wish I could figure out a way of how to post the info on differences between Arabicums and Thai Soco's. I have it saved as a Word file. Not sure how I can transpose this to you, as I have wanted to do.
It is very interesting.
With the Thai Soco's. They can be started as Thai Soco's, but are not considered a true Thai Soco unless they have the traits which are Thai Soco. If this makes any sense? And it would if I could get the darn..... thing for you to read. Pardon me.
Kadie, I have said this many times. I want you to start growing these Arabicums, Thai Soco's, because you have the right climate, but more over. You have the understanding and where with all to do it.
There you have it.
I have an Arabicum Lopbhuri (large) that I recieved from a local fella here. He got them from Thailand many years ago on visit. I was very fortunate and ever grateful for him letting me have one.
The Arabicums do truly grow horizontally across the soil and not deep.
Rick
