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newplantguy:
Ok, it's not a garden plant here, this plant we have in out conservatory, it flowers for us every two years.
It reminds me of sunny places, as it flowers toward the end of February into early March.
I bought it at a local garden center from their bargin area looking slightly sad, now it's a find specimen.
Quite easy to care for, likes a sunny spot so the conservatory is ideal, it will also tolerate it quite cool in the winter, we are south facing so it gets plenty of light.
Paul.   :)

Lyn and Malcolm:

We have had one for at least 6 years, at that time it was only about 30cm tall. We are still waiting for a flower. ::)

Currently it has a new spike growing up, but not sure if it is a flower or a leaf. The plant is about a metre tall.

Malcolm

newplantguy:
We have had ours for about 4 years, it was about 50cm so I reckon that it is about 6 to 7 years old.
It you have a spike it could be a flower!!
Now it is about 120cm by 100cm.
Paul. :)

Lyn and Malcolm:

Can only hope it is a flower  ;D
The plant is in the greenhouse at the moment, enjoying the sun.

Malcolm

newplantguy:
Lets hope so, if it is a flower spike it will not unfurl into a leaf so if it's been a spike for a while and not unfurling then it could be a flower!! :) I have just looked at mine I do not think there will be any more flowers this year, we have only had the one spike  :(
it has been sunny here today, but quite cool now it is turning very cold so I think there will be a frost.

Paul.

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