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robguz24 · 03-03-2014, 04:10 PM

FHIA-18 (supposed to be anyway). 9 months from planting keiki taken from the mother plant planted 27 months ago in a shady spot and still hasn't flowered. Was very surprised to see this flowering already. Only about 7', but virtually everything I grow tends to be shorter than stated elsewhere, particularly with first blooms. Already going to have at least 5 hands.

Anyone growing FHIA-18 please weigh in. The inflorescence is a bit unique in that it was long and skinny, with each bract rolling back tightly. Female flowers totally yellow/white. P-stem is quite colorful and skinny. The reddish seems to be correct for FHIA-18, but is true for many cultivars. Kind of reminds me of pictures I've seen of Rose.

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