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From what I've seen, it's the same. Its definitely the same species.

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I have seen a photo of one growing up a moss pole and it looked great. Yes, the leaves do increase in size when they climb, as in nature the leaf size increases to maximise the light absorption when the plants reach the treetops. I think climbers generally look better when allowed to climb rather than scrambling or hanging. But it is a personal choice. I would have grown this plant in the video up a moss pole had I kept it but I am short on space. But I am moving early next year and will (hopefully) have lots more space for lots more houseplants and I will get another of these and will grow it up a mosspole so maybe I'll do an additional video on this plant next year.

Yes it should. Don't do anything drastic but just keep it slightly moist but not overly wet, in warmth with good light and wait for new growth. When growth restarts, you can gradually increase watering frequency and quantity.

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Only if you don't take good care of it!

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Ooh, I don't know about it! Am I missing something good?

Yes it is. The growth is quite rapid when these are in good health.

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It does look quite similar to a Calathea (Ctenanthe) pilosa but this one is Alpinia zerumbet 'variegata'.

Good question! I have not thought about outsized pots before. I would try placing the pot on its side and then placing some old rags or towels that were heavily soaked in the solution over the outside of the pot. Don't wring them out, make sure they are good and soggy. Leave for the solution to soak in and then see if the stains / deposits wipe off afterwards. You might have to repeat the process a few times but it will probably work. Goodluck!

@plantwithmatt thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, it's above waist height and extremely heavy so can't move on its side.

@@MichaelCutler-rx1xe A monster of a pot huh? I would say you have two options. Firstly is to spray the vinegar solution onto it and you might have to spray many times as its going to evaporate quickly. The second is to wrap it with the soggy towels or press them up against it, one part / area at a time. You may have to use thick string or even heavy duty cling-film to hold the towels in place. You can get thick plastic for wrapping from a packaging supply company as its used to wrap up boxes on pallets.

@plantwithmatt that's very useful advice, we will try that accordingly. Many thanks!

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Sorry, I don't have any other languages available on this channel. Perhaps duplicates of this channel in other languages would be a good idea?!

I think all gardeners have a few plants that they find difficult that many others find easy to grow. Its one of the quirks of gardening! There is always something to challenge us.

@@plantwithmatt Yes, and break our pockets.

Thanks for sharing your story. These are great plants for bees and you're quite right about certain plant varieties being favoured by specific bee species.

@@plantwithmatt thanks I noticed in your comments if I leave the seeds on the plants or remove them I can control there spread I like to keep the lower end of the garden near my gym for wild flowers will these spread on rhe lawn or will stay in the borders my garden is around 140 feet long. Thanks

@@jeffrob5791 The seeds will fall quite close to the plants rather than getting blown around as they are quite large, so they don't spread far in a single season. But the easiest thing to do is to cut them off as the pods start to ripen. Its not as fiddly or time consuming as it may sound as the pods are produced in clusters so its quite easy to remove them. Then in spring you can check the ground for seedlings. They are distinctive in appearance and can easily be spotted and pulled up.

@@plantwithmatt thank you for the information

Sadly, far too many of the tubers being sold by bulb merchants are dead. They are stored too long, and too dry and completely dry up. I'd suggest digging each tuber up and see if there is any sign of root growth or a shoot developing. If no roots or shoot emerging, scrape the outer skin and and take a small nick out of the tuber with a sharp knife. It should be cream in colour and quite firm, something like the flesh of an apple. If its dry, spongy and brown then the tuber is dead. If any tubers are the right colour, they will need a fair deal of heat to get them started. Place in a greenhouse if you have one or in the warmest spot you can find such as a south facing window in direct sun or even an airing cupboard or close to a hot water boiler / tank. The tubers do not mind direct sun and they do not need light to sprout. Keep them just moist (but not soaking wet) at all times and check for sprouting every few days. I hope you have some that are still viable!

@@plantwithmatt Thanks, I am going to check each one today. We have 90 degree heat and I do keep them WET so will see if they are alive, or not.

Any multi-purpose compost that is free draining can be used. I personally prefer multi-purpose composts that have soil (loam) added as soil based composts don't dry out as quickly as soil-less types.

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Sow in pots of multi purpose compost and lightly cover the seeds with compost. keep slightly moist at all times and warmth is needed for germination. Getting the seeds is quite difficult. The seedpods explode when touched when the seed is ripe. If you hand pollinate the flowers you should get some pods and can pick them when the seed is slightly under-ripe and place in a box or bag to dry and burst or place a paper bag over the pods when they are on the plant so the seed will be caught when they burst.

​@@plantwithmatt if I plant it when the seeds aren't ripe does it still grow?

@@hhfbko It depends how under ripe they are. If a little under ripe, they can still grow.

If your water contains minerals it won't make any difference if you boil the water or let it sit -unfortunately. The only thing you can do is soak the pots in vinegar when the mineral build-up gets heavy. That will probably mean that you will need to clean the pots using this method, more than once per season.

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It really is!

They are!

They are very impressive. Thanks for the comment.

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The change in pH is very small and has never affected any of the plant varieties I grow but to be sure, you could give the pot a good rinse with fresh water or soak it in water overnight to deal with any residual vinegar.

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Worth a try. Let me know if it works!

I know that the flowers are dried and then added to hot water to make a herbal tea but I have never tried it. Like most legumes it produces a lot of flowers and they are thin so would dry quickly and easily so I don't think the production would be difficult. But what it tastes like...that might be another matter! Good luck!

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Hello Brian, its caused by a lack of humidity or water if the plant dried out for a while and its also caused by excess fertiliser. It is quite common on the old 'lower leaves' of Bromeliads.

Great choice! Happy growing.

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