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kat7 Bloomingdale, NJ(Zone 6a) Dec 20, 2003

Can't believe after having this plant for over 10 yrs the thing finally decided to bloom. I've always asked around at the botanical gardens to see if anyone had advise on what to do for it, and basically figured it just wasn't warm enough in NJ. Really haven't done anything differnt with it-Keep it outside in summer and move to sunny window in winter and occasionally give it some fertilizer. Happened to walk by yesterday and it had a big bloom on it-I never even noticed the bud so it is a nice Christmas surprise!!

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Toxicodendron Piedmont, MO(Zone 6a) Dec 20, 2003

Congratulations! Maybe there is hope that I could get one to bloom here in Missouri...I love the tropical look they impart to a garden.

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goldenfish Tottori, Japan(Zone 9a) Dec 20, 2003

10 years!! It's a long-awaited flower...:) Congratulations!!

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frogsrus San Diego, CA(Zone 10a) Dec 20, 2003

Hooray! Keep it rootbound and do not give it too much water. The only thing they give you for too much love is leaves. With any luck you will soon have several blooms.

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crestedchik Cedar Key, FL(Zone 9a) Dec 20, 2003

How exciting...I only have 8 years left to wait...LOL

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Hibiscus Lima, OH(Zone 5a) Jan 27, 2004

kat: Where's the pic? Would love to see it!

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