BY SKEETER
This photo was snapped back in June of my GEORGIA GARDEN. The hydrangea glows but it is not alone. To the left of this stunning bush is a Persian Palm Alocasia calodora.
I was lucky enough to find this Plant for a mere $8.00 back in 2012. I spoke about it briefly and you can read that Blog by clicking HERE.
The tag on this plant says it is hardy in USDA Zone 9 and I live in Zone 7b. I did not expect it to survive in the ground. The first year, I kept it on the front porch and wintered it inside in a guest room. I do not like to winter plants inside as my kitties do not like for doors to be closed. With open doors and kitties, well, plants become snacks. Thus, I don't winter many plants if any.
So in the ground and enjoy for one year while expecting the worst and hoping for the best after winter. I do believe this plant has been in this spot now for 3 years! This year, I was surprised to discover blooms on it. Do you see them?
Lets go in for a closer peek. I find them to be such a cool bloom. They remind me of Jack in the Pulpit plants.
Look at all of that pollen. I had never seen this plant do such a thing so after a bit of research on the internet, I found the most humorous write-up. Click HERE if you would like to read more on the bloom by that humorous writer.
I would say this plant is most happy as it has multiplied into many plants. I have it in the Chimney Planter on the East side of the house. It gets lots of morning sun but by mid day, it is shaded. I water it about once a week if no rain has fallen. I remove the dead foliage in the winter and do nothing more to this green giant!
Here she is today after another month of growth and a new iron piece. (Thank you mom for passing it along to me and Thank you Saint for hanging it for me on that hot steamy day.) I do believe this fall when the temps are cooler, that iron will become a black color to match our gutters and front porch accents. I can only assume this PERSIAN PALM, will become larger and stronger as time goes on, In the Garden...
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Love your Persian Palm and it certainly looks happy in your gardens. The iron accent piece is lovely too.
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That iron piece looks like a crown. It is a perfect piece for the queen of green. That bloom is beautiful. This plant looks very tropical. I am glad it winters there for you. You never know do you.?? The bricks must keep it warm.
ReplyDeleteWow! It's really beautiful. And amazing it has done so well there. I think perhaps the brick must help it to survive. Nice iron piece too! One of these days I need to get mine up:)
ReplyDeleteWow! I am amazed that this has survived so many winters for you. It's beautiful! Last year I had a nice Elephant's ear that I dug up and kept in the garage over the winter--no way would it survive our Illinois winters. I still haven't found that darned bulb:)
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