I'm starting this thread to collect data and post progress on my Raja Puri. If you are growing an RP post up in the thread so we get a better understanding of this plant in different zones and environments.
I obtained the original RP corm from Mark Dragt in early summer and planted it out in my new patch in early July. After winter 2019-2020 I cut into the original plant to clear what I thought was a choke and accidently cut into a flower so original plant is done in early Spring 2020 however it had a pup in September 2019.
The RP pup can be seen to the left of the original plant as of September 13, 2019 in the first photo. Its about a foot tall. In the May 4, 2020 photo the pup is now approximately 5' tall with a good amount of leaves. It has grown 18" since approximately mid March. So from September 2019 to May 4, 2020 the RP has grown 5' which includes the winter months of November-February.
My understanding is that the plant should fruit anywhere between 5' and 8' which based on its current growth rate would put a flower in July. I understand RP takes five months for the fruit to develop.
My question to those who have experience with RP in warm climates Zone 9 and higher is how long does it take for your RP to go from emerging pup to flowering? I'm trying to pick which month to select the pup which will be the follower with the goal to get it across the winter and then fruit in July 2021 after about four months of new growth. I've figured out that between May 15 - June 15th is the ideal time for my tall namwas but this thing seems to grow faster relative to the height at which it flowers. Thanks!!
September 13, 2019
May 4, 2020
