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10-30-2009, 09:18 PM
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gram.scriptium
Hi,
here is the image of my gram.scriptium.
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10-30-2009, 09:39 PM
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That's lovely flower display!
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10-31-2009, 04:34 AM
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These really put on a show when they bloom. How long is the spike?
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10-31-2009, 07:18 AM
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gram.scriptium
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These really put on a show when they bloom. How long is the spike?
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Hi,
thanks for the post the spike may be around 3 feet.
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10-31-2009, 06:50 AM
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Wow, great spike!
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10-31-2009, 11:20 AM
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Well Done!
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11-04-2009, 02:10 PM
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How big is your plant to bloom
Hi I just bought one of these from hawaii. Its a big plant, but I was wondering if they must reach a certain size or # of bulbs before they bloom. What kind of potting mix do you use. Mine came in a almost 100 % potting soil mix. Do you grow yours in a greenhouse?.
How do you water in the winter ?
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11-05-2009, 03:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mjf45322
Hi I just bought one of these from hawaii. Its a big plant, but I was wondering if they must reach a certain size or # of bulbs before they bloom. What kind of potting mix do you use. Mine came in a almost 100 % potting soil mix. Do you grow yours in a greenhouse?.
How do you water in the winter ?
Mike
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Hi Mike - I did a lot of research when I first got this plant. Consensus from successful growers: grow in full sun, water every day, feed every week.
That's what I do, it blooms every June without fail, and is a giant, honking monster that I kind of regret ever bringing home. Aspirations of world domination!
I grow it in a large cedar basket, with standard bark/charcoal mix.
Somebody had a behemoth at our show last June - I don't know how they got it here from Baton Rouge, it was well over 8' tall with the inflorescences. Impressive, yet frightening.
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11-09-2009, 04:21 PM
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Water Every day
So you water every day even in the winter.
I have a fogger and have let it get a good blast on sunny days as well as a watering every 3 days lightly.
Should I water and fertilize heavy every day.
Mike
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11-13-2009, 05:52 PM
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Hi again - Yes, I do continue to water and fertilize in winter - with the caveat that I am in the deep south, and grow it in full sun, warm, year 'round. I suspect you would want to adjust your schedule if you are in a chillier area.
Just remember, it will try to take over!
Cheers - Nancy
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