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Steve L
05-05-2008, 07:47 AM
Heliconia Rostrata is starting to bloom. Pictures of other stuff as well.

Steve

hydrojeff
05-05-2008, 08:11 AM
Steve, whats up buddy, is the rostrata hard to care for in our zone, so pretty!!!
jeff

Steve L
05-05-2008, 08:38 AM
It's root hardy here but since it blooms on second year growth, it's not at all reliable since we usually get that one freeze that knocks it down. I grow it in pots and it is easy to protect for me. I pull them in on my covered patio. The bloom grows downward and I've had them as long as a foot and a half. Very impressive. I'm going to send you some when I get your box together.

Steve

Bananaman88
05-06-2008, 12:04 PM
Great pictures, Steve. When my Curcuma zedoaria blooms I'll try to post some pics of it. Hopefully yours will bloom too!

Steve L
05-06-2008, 12:06 PM
Thanks for the compliment. Yes, please send me pictures of Zedoaria.

MediaHound
05-06-2008, 10:32 PM
Very nice Steve! Mine have been blooming nicely as well.
Everyone loves these heliconia when they see them for the first time, they're floored!

STEELVIPER
05-06-2008, 10:48 PM
Nice Steve. Mine is also starting to push out a few flag leaves. Should be in full bloom by summer. :nanadrink:

Bananaman88
05-07-2008, 06:26 AM
Steve,

Much to my surprise, my C. zedoaria was already open when I got home yesterday! I snapped a couple of pics for you. I'll get them posted ASAP. I had vehicle issues yesterday afternoon as well, so I didn't have time last night.

I'm starting to see some growth on the heliconias I got from you a few weeks ago. Really looking forward to seeing these progress throughout the summer!