From Diana's notes: This might answer your questions on this J L Dane ( Jim Little Dane) Dane JL not Thai Dane, very similar to Taj Majal. Yellow with red pointed layered edges sometimes 6 to 7 petals. Named after JL's grandson. The flowers are extraordinary - a deep gold in the center that goes through the petals, green veining when it first opens and changes to a vibrant red. Each petal curls inward to form a pointed tip. Upright growth habit with beautiful, full heads and a light sweet papaya fragrance. Must have heat to bloom correctly. Named after JL's grandson. Very fast growing. Needs heat to bring out colors. Heat lover. 2.5-3.5”. Tips of petals fold inwards. Golden yellow with dark gold center. Tips are dark pink almost red and the edges and back are the same color. Needs heat. Performs best in cooler weather. Sweet scent. Excellent keeping quality. Medium to fast grower and an easy rooter. 2 1/2 ", not hard to grow. Big bouquet and very fragrant. Poor branching, needs to grow 4’. Leggy. Sets seed. ************************************************************************************************************* Price varies on the variety.. I can't remember the exact amount that I paid. It wasn't under lets say 50 dollars and if I can recall..it was on a bidding session with Matt's EBay sight. I think you could find one rooted for under 100. I don't like to really discuss prices because some are very expensive to some and others will pay a certain price in order to acquire " a certain variety" to add to their collection. I know you must be loving this one, but it all depends if you want to invest in certain cultivars.. i hope this helps!!! Laura

Hi Mona!! i can really see how the heat helps the blooms as it matures and it can be almost instant. In just two days, I saw a huge coloration change in my Dane.. Toba's Fire looks wonderful.. I hope if finally fires out around here. I have seen enough rain.. Lol!!! Thank you so much Rox!!! Tic toc.. Woooohooooo!!! Laura

Hi Andre! Welcome to the group!! it is very special to finally see your first bloom and feel the excitement of growing this in your own garden! Be careful of some of those videos on utube from certain " specialist!!" Some of those do not give the correct information and might steer you in the wrong direction! Just an FYI for you being new. If you need any advise.. the regulars here are very knowledgeable and we all don't mind answering questions! Again, welcome!! Hi Brennan... i usually don't trade or take cuttings unless there is a specific reason to cut, but I do like to help or give out when I have some from breaks or storms knocking them over. Thank you for you interest in my collection. I do have quite a few varieties and I do have a few that are rooting now ( cuttings) Once they have rooted, I'll post here for you and I'll give you one that you don't have in your collection. Many years ago I would cut just to share with friends and I wasn't watching how the overall shape of the tree would be. Now, I'm more sensitive about cutting and trying to have a better balanced/ shaped tree. Have a great day!! Laura

Thank you, Chris!! Andre.. They always take me back to the islands!! ;-) Hi Rox.. it been said this cultivar can be difficult, but I haven't had any issues. It's pretty mature now and it isn't grafted. I bought this six years ago from Hawaii!! I hope you and L are doing well! Been thinking about you guys.. xo Have a great night !! Laura