On 30/11/05 11:35, in article ,
"Dave Poole" wrote:

Not wanting to dampen anyone's ardour about this magnificent
Philippino, it does need plenty of heat. Furthermore it tends to
require it throughout the year, being a true tropical 'liana'. It is
a vigorous, lavish climber revelling at temperatures above 20C and
languishing at those below 12C. when it is prone to both stem and root
rot.

If it is to be overwintered at say 15C. it needs to be kept on the dry
side. Cambridge's plant is probably the biggest and best in the UK,
but they've got (or used to have) quite a nice one at Kew in the Palm
House (around 18- 20C min.). It caused a bit of a sensation about
10-12 years ago when it produced a large seed pod.

You don't think it will 'do' here, David? As you know, we keep the houses
just clear of frost, so perhaps that's why Ray lost it originally!
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