Right as promised
How to overwinter Erythrinas, Adansonias and other caudiforms/dry winter
tropicals. I will publish a definitive list (well ones that I've tried and succeeded
with) "promise".
Very simple easy and best of all saves precious greenhouse space!!!
Basically pull the plant out of its pot in early October, bash the loose
roots off and leave to fall, or cut off its leaves, place it in an open box and
store somewhere fairly light, very dry and cool (top of a cupboard in the spare
room for example). Early March, re-pot, water and add heat and hey presto
instant jungle plant.
It may need a bit of pruning back to the live bits but essentially this will
allow us poor British people to at least have some decent sized tropical patio
plants without busting the budget.
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