Re: gingers....Cathy!

I was able to keep them indoors over the winter, although they were not particularly happy - probably needed more warmth and humidity than I was able to provide.
Cathyt
On Sunday, February 6, 2005, at 08:37 AM, Donna wrote:

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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