It's lobster claw season

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.

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!

05-05-2008, 08:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
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05-05-2008, 08:38 AM	#3 (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: 312 BananaBucks : 1,981 Feedback: 6 / 100% Thanks: 0 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: It's lobster claw season 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

05-06-2008, 12:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bananaman88 Bananaculturist Bananaman88's Photo Gallery Location: Pearland, TX Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Name: Brent Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,039 BananaBucks : 7,467 Feedback: 15 / 100% Thanks: 107 Thanked 275 Times in 185 Posts Welcomes: 6	Re: It's lobster claw season Great pictures, Steve. When my Curcuma zedoaria blooms I'll try to post some pics of it. Hopefully yours will bloom too!

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05-06-2008, 10:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
STEELVIPER Mechwarrior STEELVIPER's Photo Gallery Location: Riverside,CA Find me on the map! Zone: 9B Name: Mark Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 724 BananaBucks : 4,550 Feedback: 2 / 100% Thanks: 44 Thanked 56 Times in 44 Posts Welcomes: 169	Re: It's lobster claw season Nice Steve. Mine is also starting to push out a few flag leaves. Should be in full bloom by summer. __________________

05-07-2008, 06:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bananaman88 Bananaculturist Bananaman88's Photo Gallery Location: Pearland, TX Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Name: Brent Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,039 BananaBucks : 7,467 Feedback: 15 / 100% Thanks: 107 Thanked 275 Times in 185 Posts Welcomes: 6	Re: It's lobster claw season 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!

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