Tropicals & Tender Perennials: 'Phoenix' bird or paradise, 0 by dyzzypyxxy

dyzzypyxxy wrote:
Yup, your ginger is right at the same stage as the other pieces I planted at the same time as I sent them to you. About 8in. tall and moving slowly. Don't worry, they will jump up. The ones in the ground are taller, as they didn't get set back by being divided. Remember, water a LOT!

That's a pretty little hib you've got going there. Keep your soapy water spray hand, some of them are very prone to aphid and spider mite attack. Especially young ones like that who will be putting on a lot of luscious new growth. If you're going to plant it in the ground, they like acid soil, so lots of amendments before you plant.

I'm heading for an orchid sale down in Venice today, hope I can keep control of myself!

Cheers Elaine