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Thai giant

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The big leaf is 42" x 36" !

The new leaf is 28-30" same size as the biggy when it opened


Monday morning-


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Tuesday morning.


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Awesome!


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Got palms?
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What I don't have is a pool. :sign3: :fart:
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Have I got a deal for you....
Seriously, though, awesome plant. Again. Well done.
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It perked up alot since the last pic........

Holy crap eric 41C!!!!!
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Yup -- too hot to go out and water. :cry:
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Jesse

Once the Thai giant leaves unfurl,
they will grow 2-3" a day for about a week
provided night temps are 70f+ and at least
3" in 80f night temps.
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