Ok I just dug up all my EE's and brought them in for the winter and I have way to many of one kind. I have about 10 babies of an EE that was called Mammoth EE when I bought the bulbs. I love EE's so I can easily be tempted with them. I already have Black Magic, Illustris Imperial Taro , African Mask, and one more that I cant remember the name of right now. I also love Banana trees. would love to have Basjoo that is hardy to all zones. Also just tempted me I am easy.
Thanks
Beck
Here is a picture of the 10 babies
rwmedic,
what does the mammoth EE look like and how big does it get? plmk i have a lime zinger EE i could trade plmk
moretz
moretz,
picture 1 is the mammoth EE and I am not sure it was the first year in the ground. Some of my leaves 2 1/2 - 3ft long but I had to cut those off to bring them in. Between them on my 2 Philo's there wasnt enough room. I think they will get bigger but I am not sure. I had to transplant the ones in a pot like 5 times they are fast growers but they need the room that I didnt give them this year. I had 2 under a tree this year and the ones in pot in full sun did better so make sure they get lots of sun and plenty of water.
If your are interested I would love to have one of you lime zingers.
Thanks
Beck
Beck,
i think i will trade you but mine are babies if that is ok? plmk and thxs
moretz
moretz
how little of babies are they. If mine are comparable that is ok if mine are not I noticed you have Black Lily. I just started a lily garden this year. I could winter it inside I believe.
Beck
I dont want to be greety you make the call
mine are about 6" tall maybe a little more not sure but at least 6" well i could send you one of the lilies instead of the lime zinger,or i could send one of each if you have anything else that might interests me lol
moretz
NO NO hun I have changed my mine the little Lime Zinger is just fine. I was going through some of my notes and you helped me out when I first started. So I would be glad to send you one for nothing in exchange.
I may be able to get the box ready tonight to go out Monday. If not it will be mailed tues. Thanks you so much for being a fantastic DGer.
Thanks
Beck
rwmedic, you can winter over Musa Bajoo. if you have a cool spot, not freezing. I put my Musa in a large crate and cover it with wood chips. and store it in my unheated garage. when we have that first frost I dig them up and cut off the leaves and then put them in the box and cover. they come through the winter just fine. I also have Musa sekkimensis, it has a lot of red in it. it's native to the Himalayas. Jim
Hi ya Jim,
Thanks for the info. I have 4 Nanas that I brought in. I have a room in the house not being used. I have several Grow lights, in there and the temp is up along with the humidity. I also brought in my pond plants with a bubbler in thier water. I love the warmth and humidity when I walk in there. Just wish it was a bigger room so I could start next years plants too.
The naners that I have are: 1 ice cream, 1 dwarf that is doing well and the other I have babyed all summer, not doing so well But it finally got a new leave a few days ago. And I bought a pittiful one from ebay that is not doing well. was all dried up when I got it. It was maybe 3" tall and that is ok if it had been moist. So I soaked it down and have it in that room also.
My garage is heated but the dogs have a section in there for when we are not home and the motorcycle and ofcourse all the tools and hunting gear so no room for the plants. Good thing I have 2 spare rooms....LOL
Also Jim if you have any pups I would be glad to trade something or pay postage on them. I would love to have some with color in them. We started a new pond this year and I plan on putting Nanners, EE's, Grasses, and oh i dont know what yet around it.
Thanks again for the info
Beck
Hi beck, we still have a trade going on, but I would love some small ee bulbs--esp black-- if you prefer instead of hibiscus, but if not, do you still have my list? I don't have a plant list yet but will be working on it.
Jim, I too would like to get into the "naner" culture. I am also zone 8a. What are you looking for in trade possibilities?
thanks,
deb
Oh Deb I just saw this reply. I would be glad to send you one of the Green EE,s. I dont have any black pups yet maybe next year they got stresssed when I brought them in I thought I was going to loose them but they popped back beautifully. But I am leaving town for a few day so dmail me or reply here again on Monday so I can read it Tues and remind me. Maybe you will have a plant list by then too....BTW you seeds are already in the mail and dusted with seven.
Beck
