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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.
Cheers - Nancy