Help ID possible Canna

tophersmith · 10-22-2008, 06:07 AM

So my favorite landscaper called me yesterday saying he was getting rid of some plants his crews had dug up. There were several clumps of what appeared to be Curacuma Aeruginosa, however he cliamed it was a Canna. The stems threw me but the leaves resembled Curacuma Aeruginosa. Any ideas?

Bananaman88 · 10-22-2008, 06:16 AM

Definitely not a canna. It does appear to be a Curcuma, but I'm not sure on the species.

Steve L · 10-22-2008, 07:20 AM

It's Curcuma Scarlet Fever. A shy booomer unless given a lot of sun. Blooms in the spring. It goes completely dormant here but returns in the spring. I have a nice sized planting of this hidden ginger. It's a real nice one. I'm not sure of it's hardiness in your zone but if it was growing there already, maybe it is.

Steve

tophersmith · 10-22-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve L

It's Curcuma Scarlet Fever. A shy booomer unless given a lot of sun. Blooms in the spring. It goes completely dormant here but returns in the spring. I have a nice sized planting of this hidden ginger. It's a real nice one. I'm not sure of it's hardiness in your zone but if it was growing there already, maybe it is.

Steve

Thanks Steve, I was thinksing about going back today and collecting some more Maurelli Ensete and Cucracuma, does anyone want to make a trade. Aside from shipping I will make it worth your while.

Steve L · 10-22-2008, 10:05 AM

This is a real fine substitute for you palm enthusiasts who would like to grow the Red Sealing Wax Palm but can't.

Steve

10-22-2008, 06:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
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10-22-2008, 07:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
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10-22-2008, 10:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Steve L Steve L's Photo Gallery Location: Lake Charles, La Find me on the map! Zone: Zone 9 Name: Steve L Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 612 BananaBucks : 43,676 Feedback: 6 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1 Times Was Thanked 412 Times in 166 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 3 Times	Re: Help ID possible Canna This is a real fine substitute for you palm enthusiasts who would like to grow the Red Sealing Wax Palm but can't. Steve

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