Remusatia, Hitchhiker Elephant Ear (Remusatia vivipara)

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henryr10 Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6b) Apr 25, 2005

Remusatia, Hitchhiker Elephant Ear
Remusatia vivipara

Here's the tuber one week after starting.

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Dravencat Edgewater, MD(Zone 7a) Apr 25, 2005

Okay, the tuber looks fantastic but what the heck do ya have it sitting in? I saw the other pics you posted and that is one beautiful EE.

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henryr10 Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6b) Apr 25, 2005

Dravencat,
It's setting on Hydroton, an expanded clay product.
The water in the bottom of the container wicks up it.
This allows the plant to get as much water as it needs w/o rotting.

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Dravencat Edgewater, MD(Zone 7a) Apr 26, 2005

Ive never heard of it, of course I havnt heard of alot of things so that dosnt say much for me, but wow what a great idea. Ill have to check and see if anyone around here sells that. Sounds like a great way to start plants too when you get them in the mail. I like the way you can see the growth while still having such a healthy looking plant and not worrying about rotting is definatly a plus

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tazzy Sand Springs, OK(Zone 7a) Apr 26, 2005

henry ;
if you know a sorce of this let us know on the thread here .
i have first green house this year and rot in by EE bulbs was my main bane ?

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Happenstance Northern California, CA Apr 26, 2005

Smith & Hawken used to carry it in the stores by the pound in an open bin, don't think they carry it anymore. It's great stuff!

Here are several online sources for Hydroton:

http://www.kalyx.com/store/search.cfm?keyword=hydroton&AffiliateID=2004010846
http://www.hydroempire.com/store/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=hydroton
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/hydroponics-garden/hyd10litbag.html

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henryr10 Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6b) Apr 26, 2005

Any orchid or hydroponic source will have it.

I needed a lot so got mine at Midwest Hyroponic Supply

http://davesgarden.com/gwd/c/1702/

I hardily recommend them.

Ric

PS: Usually rot in EE's is due to the soil being too cool.
I have started them in pure water BUT at temps in the upper 70's.