Xanthosoma atrovirens

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scooterbug Tellico Plains, TN(Zone 7b) Jul 24, 2004

Xanthosoma atrovirens,Mickey Mouse Taro, Pocket Plant

Just love this plant and really need some advice on over-wintering in my zone.

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Brugie Chariton, IA(Zone 5b) Jul 25, 2004

I just kept mine in a pot under light this winter and it did fine. Just don't over water. Mine was in normal house temps.

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Alocasiaaddict Interlachen, FL Jul 25, 2004

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scooterbug Tellico Plains, TN(Zone 7b) Jul 25, 2004

Nice one Aa ,

I fig I'm doing OK ,Mine came back from the dead little thing that arrived in the mail last spring. Four leaves from none =)

Can you leave yours outdoors year round ? ...... I gotta Move South ..... lol

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Alocasiaaddict Interlachen, FL Jul 25, 2004

I think zone 5 is way too cold for any ear. You should take a few bulbs indoors just in case.

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plantnutz Austell, GA(Zone 7a) Jul 25, 2004

Wow, wow, wow!! Gorgeous!

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scooterbug Tellico Plains, TN(Zone 7b) Jul 25, 2004

Will do .
:D

p.s. FEW ??? I wish. Only have one, maybe I'll get lucky and she'll grow some.

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Alocasiaaddict Interlachen, FL Jul 26, 2004

It will, like rabbits.

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