Basjoos Are Back!

duluthga · 04-09-2014, 09:43 AM

I'm in NE Atlanta and have been worried about my Basjoos as what was left of the mushy stems didn't take this harsh Winter too well. Much to my surprise, I just found several pups poking out! They are about 1" x 4" so it looks like I got lucky! Now if I can just get lucky with my Thai Colocasia and Alocasias!!! Nothing showing from those guys yet.

Hammocked Banana · 04-09-2014, 02:43 PM

Keep us posted! Pics never hurt ;-)

drobbins · 04-09-2014, 05:53 PM

I know it's been a nasty winter all around.
Do you usually get your elephant ears through the winter in the ground?
I've had some in the past with mixed result, just got a couple of alocasia "borneo giant" and I'm wondering about what to do with them. In the ground or large pots to bring in.
You're in about the same climate as me.

Congrats on the basjoo, mine made it through like champs

Dave

duluthga · 04-10-2014, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by drobbins

I know it's been a nasty winter all around.
Do you usually get your elephant ears through the winter in the ground?
I've had some in the past with mixed result, just got a couple of alocasia "borneo giant" and I'm wondering about what to do with them. In the ground or large pots to bring in.
You're in about the same climate as me.

Congrats on the basjoo, mine made it through like champs

Dave

I have the Borneo Giant as well and last year, with being heavily mulched and cut back to almost ground level, they did come back. Have not seen growth with those yet but I have pulled back the mulch to warm them up and dry them out. EBAY has those...not too expensive and I've had great luck having them shipped.

GardenBee · 04-10-2014, 09:53 AM

I am glad to hear that! I am in zone 7 (Virginia east coast) and the same thing happened to my plants (misi luki) in the winter. Luckily I had some in pots, the biggest of which is 8 ft tall. I think if yours survived, mine will too!

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For some news... A lady in my town has plenty of bananas on her plant. She grows them in an extended room (reconverted deck), growing in the ground with mud where she did not tile. It stays in doors all the time and they have fruited plenty!

Hammocked Banana · 04-10-2014, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GardenBee

I am glad to hear that! I am in zone 7 (Virginia east coast) and the same thing happened to my plants (misi luki) in the winter. Luckily I had some in pots, the biggest of which is 8 ft tall. I think if yours survived, mine will too!

.
For some news... A lady in my town has plenty of bananas on her plant. She grows them in an extended room (reconverted deck), growing in the ground with mud where she did not tile. It stays in doors all the time and they have fruited plenty!

Anyway you could get pics of her set-up? OMG I could only imagine, the gf would kill me if I started ripping up floors to plant bananas. She can handle a lot, but I think that might be the line that I shouldn't cross!

GardenBee · 04-10-2014, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammocked Banana

Anyway you could get pics of her set-up? OMG I could only imagine, the gf would kill me if I started ripping up floors to plant bananas. She can handle a lot, but I think that might be the line that I shouldn't cross!

I have been trying to get them from her! But will post as soon as I can.

drobbins · 04-10-2014, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by duluthga

I have the Borneo Giant as well and last year, with being heavily mulched and cut back to almost ground level, they did come back. Have not seen growth with those yet but I have pulled back the mulch to warm them up and dry them out. EBAY has those...not too expensive and I've had great luck having them shipped.

Yea, I got 2 from ebay yesterday.
cheap and they look in nice shape.
I think I'll start em in pots this year and hopefully have a few to try outside next year.

Dave

GardenBee · 04-10-2014, 06:06 PM

I got one bulb of the elephant plant from Walmart for $5. I have placed it in a pot and hopefully the right side up!!!

duluthga · 04-11-2014, 03:57 AM

On Ebay, look for Thai Giant elephant ears. They're usually from Wellspring Gardens or Florida Hill Nursery and I've had great service from both of these companies. When these plants get growing and thriving, expect leaves 3'-4' wide! I'm experimenting with a new plant this year, Gunnera Manicota, also called Dinosaur food. Huge tropical leaves.

cincinnana · 04-11-2014, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by duluthga

I'm experimenting with a new plant this year, Gunnera Manicota, also called Dinosaur food. Huge tropical leaves.

You will enjoy that plant ........Absolutely massive.
A garden near my home has a good stand of these...impressive.
It is the same garden that has the large mat of Basjoos.....Creation Museum.

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