Re: gingers....Cathy!

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• To: g*@hort.net
• Subject: Re: [CHAT] gingers....Cathy!
• From: "Kitty" k*@comcast.net
• Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 10:45:18 -0500
• References: 000901c50c59$594ba700$6401a8c0@Justme

Donna,
Curcumas have a natural dormant period - lift and store dry or just barely
damp over winter, about 55 F.  Some Curcumas are easily rotted if damp
during dormancy.  If you want something to bring in as a house plant get an
evergreen ginger - Hedychium, Alpinia, most Costus, and some Zingibers.

Kitty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Donna" <gossiper@sbcglobal.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 9:37 AM
Subject: RE: [CHAT] gingers....Cathy!


> But Cathy-- what I am asking is -can you overwinter them in a house
> setting?-- I liked the foliage and would be great as a backdrop in a
> container type setting. Just don't want to pay that type price for a one
> season item.
>
> Donna
>
> > I second that! Have tried some and have never gotten them to bloom for
> > me, even with the most diligent overwintering.
> > Cathy
> > On Saturday, February 5, 2005, at 12:51 PM, Donna wrote:
> >
> > > Has any one ever grown these gingers in a pot? Knowing it is not hardy
> > > here
> > > and would have to bring it indoors, wondering if it would work?!?
> > >
> > > Specifically, Curcuma rubescens, anyone know anything about it?
> > >
> > > Guessing I should have paid closer attention when gingers where being
> > > discussed here, now I found one that is of interest for foliage.... I
> > > would
> > > never get any of them to flower here....
> > >
> > > Donna
> > >
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