Comments on: Plants of the Week – October 1 https://www.scottarboretum.org/pw-october-1/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:45:34 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.11 By: Josh Coceano https://www.scottarboretum.org/pw-october-1/#comment-1074 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:49:01 +0000 http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/?p=4286#comment-1074 In reply to John Schucker.

I was a third grade classroom teacher before joining the Scott Arboretum. Now I work full time with the arboretum.

]]> By: John Schucker https://www.scottarboretum.org/pw-october-1/#comment-1073 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:43:24 +0000 http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/?p=4286#comment-1073 Thanks, Josh. And did I read correctly you are currently also a 3rd grade teacher in addition to your work at the arboretum?

J

]]> By: Josh Coceano https://www.scottarboretum.org/pw-october-1/#comment-1072 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:49:58 +0000 http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/?p=4286#comment-1072 In reply to John Schucker.

Hi John,
We overwinter the Musa and Ensete in a cool basement. They have done well for us using this method. Thus far only Musa basjoo has been in-ground hardy.
The plant in the foreground is Colocasia esculenta ‘Tea Cup’ – great dark purple stems and cup-like leaves. Plants can reach upwards of 6′!

]]> By: John Schucker https://www.scottarboretum.org/pw-october-1/#comment-1071 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:40:22 +0000 http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/?p=4286#comment-1071 Is Musa balbisiana hardy in our region?
Can you please identify the plant in the foreground of the musa photo with the arrow head shaped erect leaves?
Thanks very much.

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