Musa Basjoo & Colocasia for the new home
 

Hey kids! Sorry I've been out of touch lately, but things have been sort of unreal and scary of late. I would go into details, but it's a horror show. Why scare everyone else? :10:

Nonetheless, we have found a new home and it has a huge, flat backyard that is in full sun most of the day. A giant blank canvas ready to be adorned.

I would like to get a few (3) musa basjoo in the ground soon to let them get a decent root system going before winter. Also any other cold weather bananas or tropicals that anyone would like to recommend. The house is in zone 7a-6b (Farewell sunny SoCal!). I am also looking for any colocasia that can handle the long days in the hot sun.

Unfortunately, after the move I have nothing to trade so will be looking to purchase, or even accept donations.

Nice to be back again. Still miss hearing from Tog Tan, him sharing his advice and stories. We were the same age and his passing really made me wonder about things.

Peace,

Mike

Re: Musa Basjoo & Colocasia for the new home
 

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Re: Musa Basjoo & Colocasia for the new home
 

I don't know of any Colocasias that can't take full sun in your climate. The winter cold might be an issue but there are some new Brian Williams hybrids out that can take z6 and his 'Pink China' has been out and readily available as is the other extra cold hardy 'Ruffles'. If you have any trouble finding Pink China or Ruffles I've got tons but it is getting a bit late in the year to get them started. You might want to just prep the beds and get mulch in place now and be ready to get planting in spring.

Re: Musa Basjoo & Colocasia for the new home
 

Rob: I definitely would have to dig them up in the winter. I plan to do that with all the elephant ears, non-hardy bananas, etc. Thanks for the tip! Maybe in the spring I'll remember to remind you. I often make trips to TN for the occasional bluegrass festy. :08:

Re: Musa Basjoo & Colocasia for the new home
 

Give me a heads up and as long as I have plants coming up I'll give you some. I might even have some Brian Williams hybrids to share by then and if so you can plant them where you won't have to dig them for winter.

Re: Musa Basjoo & Colocasia for the new home
 

Interestingly, my Pink China has not returned from last winter. I really expected it to shine here in zone 7.

Re: Musa Basjoo & Colocasia for the new home
 

Mine didn't do much after the first winter but now that is has taken hold it really is almost taking over. You should try it again. If you ever pass through here (I'm right off of I-75) you can stop by my place and pick up another.

Re: Musa Basjoo & Colocasia for the new home
 

I have several different Colocasias that I will give away once I bring them out from storage and see how they look.