Tetrapanax papyrifera 'Rex'
Originally uploaded by emagen
I mentioned in an earlier post this Spring, that I was pleased my Tetrapanax papyrifera 'Rex' (or Rice Paper Plant) had survived the winter and was making new leaf shoots.
Now, I few short weeks later it is producing massive leaves, the photograph, taken yesterday, shows the hand of the author to give scale.
The plant is situated in a sunny place but in a bed more suited to plants that like dry conditions. I would like to move the plant to a better location but fear losing it. A comment from a reader of the earlier post suggested that it was reasonably easy to strike cuttings and I think I will give this a try.
Its Monday and back to work. There's a howling, cold east wind. Not a good day!!
We have a Tetrapanax papyrifera growing wild in the alley behind our bungalow here in Houston, Texas, USA. The flowers are so exotic that I wanted one for indoor decoration. As I was about to cut one, dozens of flies came off the bloom. I have been unable to retrieve a flower, as the flies are always there. Ugh!
ReplyDeleteHi Annie
ReplyDeleteIt seems strange that you have such plants growing wild whilst I struggle to grow them here in England. I guess it must be very hot way down south in Texas.
I'm not sure if my Tetrapanax will ever bloom, if it does, I wonder if it will get the flies!
Thanks for getting in touch.
Rob