I need some help with my Ele Paio's. Last winter, the plants were held indoors and relatively dry, almost dying out. They recovered and did well this summer, but I had noticed that the plants grew "out" of the soil, in that the base of the stem/fibrous roots disappeared except for a few narrow roots penetrating into the soil. Thus, the plants have a tendency to fall over.
I am concerned that these plants will not survive thru another winter, although they are doing well at the moment. I tried covering the base of the plants with more soil, but that did not seem to do much. I am also curious to learn how much water/moisture these need to be in.
Is this normal for this variety? I was expecting these to form a tuberous bulb like the other esculentas but have not seen these do it.. Can anybody offer some advice or helpful information. I really want to keep these going.
thanks
