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Old 04-30-2008, 10:40 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Default Re: Rejeuvenating Gailey's Ensete v. Maurelii

Thanks Jay, good advice.

Here's my dilema - The spot where it is currently sitting has the combination of best height/light situation. Having said that, before it started to lean it had reached the ceiling. If I simply cut it down and re-pot it, which I am not adverse to, am I going to encounter the same problems all over again?

In other words, yes I want to save the plant, strengthen it and learn to love it like a lost son. It will have a great summer (when it finally arrives!) here in Calgary. If, however, it's more than 15 ft tall I'll have to give it away and all my efforts will be lost.

I also saw some pictures (Steve in France I think), of one that had been cut down and had pupped and it looked really attractive.

If it's simply a choice of height vs girth, I think girth will win out in the end (isn't that what all girls say!)

That's why I was anxious to be able to give it optimum conditions (light/temp/water/fert/pot size) if I choose to massacre it.

So much responsibility, so little time .....
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