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re: gloxinias

> >if I wanted a plant like the one I bought, I would
> >have to cut the corm into pieces each with a growing bud.  But, I am so
> >pleased to have kept it alive all this time, that I shall just let it grow
> >old in peace, if not particularly gracefully :-).  
> 
> I wouldn't cut it up either!  I can't imagine keeping any plant alive for
> 12 years (but then I haven't been at this long).  I for one would be very
> proud of such a huge old gloxinia.  Plus I would be deathly scared of
> cutting up a corm like that.

I'd have to agree too.  (of course, I love a large specimen-type plant
:) and I tend to be a little timid when it comes to trimming things)

Do you think you could take a picture of this beauty & put it up on the
web? I'd love to see this thing.  (if not, I understand, & thanks anyway
:)

Happy growing!

Julia
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