ExoticMatahari (also including Xanthosoma)

[SteveW]

Has anyone bought anything from these guys before?
They've got a few things that I'd like to get,most notably the borneo giant(upto 4kg tubers )along with a few other bits and pieces.

[Mark]

Steve I have not bought from them yet but I am thinking about it.
I was going to get the egg plant as she calls it.....Looks like a xanthosoma to me. I did see the Borneo giant too. Not sure what the postage would be on a 4kg tuber

[SteveW]

I might inquire to find out
I was thinking along the lines of a 1 kilo BG tuber,egg yam and the unknown alocasia on the last page and maybe an esculenta.
Not that I'm looking to buy anything (looks over shoulder )

[Dave Brown]

Interesting.... as my Borneo Giant is still a tidler even after a year. The rhizome is about 25mm diameter.

I'm interesed in the 4kg one

This is what is driving me

[tropical-pete]

Hi all,
I noticed this seller while searching for Alocasia's on e-bay the other week. They appear to have lots of interesting stuff, and it's not too badly priced either. The only concern I do have is that, for example the weight of the Borneo Giant tuber is specified as being '250g - 4kg', and that's quite a wide range, the difference being you get a small, less vigorous plant or a nice large, fast growing plant! I might ask to see what the average weight of one is.

Thanks, take care

Pete

[SteveW]

I'm assuming that as theres 26 available,you can ask for whatever size one you'd like.
Does anyone have a propagator that'llfit a 4kg tuber in?

[tropical-pete]

Ahhh yes I see where you're coming from. Well, I have just got a new heat mat, so lots of space to fill on there. However, as a result of getting it, I have no money left and 8 quid isn't going to come from nowhere, so I'll let someone else have the joy of growing those for now

Take care

Pete

[SteveW]

I've emailed the seller and teh tubers are basically about 2inches in diameter and she cuts them down to around 8-10 inches tall.Sounds pretty good to me so I'm goimg to place an order tonight

[tropical-pete]

She doesn't mention anything about the weight then?

I might order as well, when I get a few pennies saved up haha I better order soon though, otherwise all the big ones will be gone!

Thanks, take care

Pete

[SteveW]

Hi Pete
No mention of weight at all,just the average size.
You should definately order one though,all that empty space on your new heatmat needs to be filled

[tropical-pete]

lol OK I'll save up some pennies...I'm saving some space for when an Aeae pup of Mark accidentally falls into my super large pocket, and I have to rescue it!

Take care

Pete

[Mark]

The next ones Dons and the one after that is ebays

[SteveW]

I'd best start saving now then

[Don]

I'd best start saving now then

Yebut I might be bidding on eBay

[Mark]

I can't wait