Ensete glaucum

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macario
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Ensete glaucum

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Hey just an update on the only survivor of my ensete experiment. I had some in full sun all died. this one gets shade and is in a cool wet corner.
its pushing out 4ft long leaves very fast.

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Looks good Mike.

Mine did not appreciate the 100F+ temps this year
but seems to be recovering...my Ventricosum on the
other hand,is out pacing my Abyssinian's growth in it's
first year.
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Ensete glaucum update

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just a quick update Its growing faster now than all summer. Click on pic to see all 4 pix. Put a gallon of milk for scale. Emerging leaves about 5-6ft long each

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Lovely huge leaves Mike.
And no shredding from wind in that great spot.
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Mine is still very small and was not amused with the heat this year....
Perhaps a shaded spot next year for this lovely Ensete.
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ensete

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Hello people. Sorry im nowhere to be found ruff summer getting divorce. I found a new house and will be moving soon.

Barb yes im gonna miss that spot served me well all these years. When I move I am taking every single living thing from that yard with me. Hope I can find a new wind free spot in my new yard .

Jim long time no talk :) Yes its worth trying again I agree.
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Mike,
I am taking every single living thing from that yard with me. Hope I can find a new wind free spot in my new yard .
Of course!
Are you putting everything into big pots first, or is the move not far away?
Wish we could all come over and help you dig new plant holes in the yard...(what am I saying????? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: )

Be well, friend...
Barb

PS--we'll look forward to seeing pics of your new yard and where everything is going.
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macario wrote:Hello people. Sorry im nowhere to be found ruff summer getting divorce. I found a new house and will be moving soon.

Barb yes im gonna miss that spot served me well all these years. When I move I am taking every single living thing from that yard with me. Hope I can find a new wind free spot in my new yard .

Jim long time no talk :) Yes its worth trying again I agree.





Mike


Glad to hear it's "working out" :D just you and your palms now(and kids :) )
now you can focus on whats important!

BTW


Saw you almost called me today AND
my Glaucum is still alive!
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