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Dividing Ginger

15 years ago

When is the best time to divide white butterfly ginger lilies? I live in NE louisiana and I know right now is too hot. They also have just started blooming. Is Fall ok or do I need to wait until spring?

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Pattie

Comments (2)

timestocome
15 years ago
I would wait to divide them very late in the fall at least.

As a rule of thumb plants should be divided opposite their blooming time.

I usually do my dividing in early Feb.
mcbdz
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks timestocime. I usually do it in spring but wasn't sure if it was something you are suppose to divide dorment or activilt growing like bannanas.
Pattie

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