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MollyMc said:Rascal, the green and white EE's are Mickey Mouse Taro: Xanthosoma atrovirens.

I used to have a lot of EE's, but so many don't like the cold here. I have a Mickey Mouse that showed up 2 summers ago and grew quite large. It had been years since I saw one there and didn't think it was alive. It died back last winter and didn't come back this last spring. My dogs have that yard now and there's digging going on. One dug up a huge root ball and just left it laying there (how could she?) I planted it in my barn yard garden and hopefully it will come back next summer. Don't know if it was the EE or a ginger. We'll see.

Molly

Thanks .

Looked it up and that is my next variegated. They get bigger then my current type and some put out close to all white leaves .
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That is the problem with most EE as far as they need heat.

We had some chilly nights in high 40s with only mid 60s during day but they were rare which is good considering the engulfing hate I have for the cold and after leaving PA . I hope I never see temps under 70 again, lol but I know better .

I think some types EE do well all over the state but I'm just going by what I read .

Seems a few here keep Ginger caladiums which I love . The large leaf types are beautiful . Mine are regular size but I plan to get jumbo bulbs .