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Lilith · 05-16-2008, 06:16 AM

I ordered this plant from PDN 3 years ago. I started with one plant, now I have probably 75 plants. I can tell you one thing, you can believe it or not, at your discretion, LOL. It will only get that big if you pour water on it like there's no tomorrow, or if you grow it in a bog. The first year I had it, it was planted in an area where the water table was only about 6" below the surface. It was truly on steroids then. In the past 2 years, we have been in a drought. The plant has suckered and spread extensively, but even with frequent hose watering, it does NOT attain the same size. And I do live in a die back area. Heat is extreme here so it requires even MORE water.

I can't trade this plant to Texas from Florida (or to CA, HI, LA, AZ or PR) or I would have answered your ad by now.

05-16-2008, 06:16 AM	#17 (permalink)
Lilith Senior Member Lilith's Photo Gallery Location: sunny Florida Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Name: Gina Anne Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 285 BananaBucks : 3,398 Feedback: 1 / 100% Thanks: 10 Thanked 40 Times in 20 Posts Welcomes: 1	Re: Wanted: Tetrapanax papyrifera 'Steroidal Giant' I ordered this plant from PDN 3 years ago. I started with one plant, now I have probably 75 plants. I can tell you one thing, you can believe it or not, at your discretion, LOL. It will only get that big if you pour water on it like there's no tomorrow, or if you grow it in a bog. The first year I had it, it was planted in an area where the water table was only about 6" below the surface. It was truly on steroids then. In the past 2 years, we have been in a drought. The plant has suckered and spread extensively, but even with frequent hose watering, it does NOT attain the same size. And I do live in a die back area. Heat is extreme here so it requires even MORE water. I can't trade this plant to Texas from Florida (or to CA, HI, LA, AZ or PR) or I would have answered your ad by now.