tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430461288790146786.post5486970645063216769..comments2024-02-05T23:24:54.601-05:00Comments on DC Tropics: Fabulous FatsiaDC Tropicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18325534376342345900noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430461288790146786.post-9399546064899257692014-08-07T13:36:41.843-04:002014-08-07T13:36:41.843-04:00Depending on precisely where, and how much shelter...Depending on precisely where, and how much shelter you can give it (especially from winter sun & wind) I suspect it should be hardy for several years at least. There's some luck involved as well, depending on just how cold the winter gets! My plants did take a hit from this past winter, but all are sending up strong new growth from the base.DC Tropicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18325534376342345900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430461288790146786.post-55812424293166354732014-08-07T13:35:06.185-04:002014-08-07T13:35:06.185-04:00I've had no trouble with pests outdoors (indoo...I've had no trouble with pests outdoors (indoors is another story entirely!). Last year's leaves to start falling off in early summer and it's quite normal for them to turn yellow and then black. But if your plant is growing poorly or looks unhealthy otherwise, then I'm not sure.DC Tropicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18325534376342345900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430461288790146786.post-14147486622413234662014-08-04T07:42:45.617-04:002014-08-04T07:42:45.617-04:00would this be hardy in Baltimore?would this be hardy in Baltimore?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430461288790146786.post-61426817877083215862014-07-14T08:30:18.029-04:002014-07-14T08:30:18.029-04:00Are black leaves just ageing or can they be caused...Are black leaves just ageing or can they be caused by pests? Dan Skibbereen Co. Cork,IrelandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430461288790146786.post-70419021409804063142013-11-08T15:06:50.513-05:002013-11-08T15:06:50.513-05:00very nice info and pictures about a plant that eve...very nice info and pictures about a plant that even in milder climates is both reliable and striking in almost all it's parts. a true "tropical" looking plant for the exotic garden. so glad it's available for use outdoors in both your zone 7 garden in D.C. and my (supposedly) 9b garden in bandon, Oregon. georgeinbandon,oregonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com