Different methods of potting/growing plants
I'm not sure this is the right place to post this, so if not move it. Several months ago I asked Steve Lucas (Photopro) about growing Staghorn ferns "in the round" ie: Where the plant grows not only...
View ArticleSalal
I am looking to increase my stock of salal (Gaultheria shallon) to use as ground cover in an approximately ten by fifty foot area. I need information about the best method and timing for propagating...
View ArticleSpring Conifer Seed Collection
I am doing a little experiment and wonder if anyone out there has had any results with it. Given that Spruce seeds need a stratification process (and I forgot to collect seeds this fall) I have been...
View ArticleEucalyptus Silver Drop
I have seeds of Eucalyptus Silver Drop - is this E. gunnii? I sowed the seeds in peat pellets. Do Eucalyptus like to be dry, or should I keep the peat moist? I have them in a plastic dome to keep the...
View ArticleCleaning up Dracaena fragrans "Massangeana"
I wasn't sure how to add the second part to my "propagating and cleaning up dracaena fragrans "Massangeana" thread I just posted. Sorry for any confusion I may have created. The other question I have...
View Articleweeping willow cuttings
I made some cuttings from a weeping willow tree we had to cut down a few weeks ago. They have sprouted good roots. We took the cuttings from new growth, about 4 inches long or so. They are now around...
View ArticleCercis occidentalis (western redbud) from seed
I am impressed with the wonderful patience and amount of people posting to this forum--Thanks!!! I have been trying to grow redbud from local (Northern California) seed for three years. The internet...
View ArticleStaghorn Spore Propagation
Hi all: Noob here for Staghorns. I took a flat plastic container and boiled some water and placed a couple of old bricks and set them in the water. Then I scraped some spores off of a cutting I had and...
View Articlepropagating Christmas Cactus
I would appreciate any help I can get to successfully propagate my Christmas Cactus. MickiS
View ArticleSmoke tree seed germination?
Anyone out there have knowledge of how best to germinate seeds of the smoke tree (Cotinus coggygria)? Or as to the feasibility of such an enterprise?
View ArticleWhat to do with Calla Lily seeds?
This is my first year growing calla lilies. I have what I assume are many seeds coming from the bloom- how do I handle these? Can they be grown indoors as a house plant? If I want to keep the seed over...
View ArticleDavidia Involucrata Seed Germination
I just received a decent seed trade of FRESH Davidia from a long time gardening friend . Is there anyone here that has successfully germinated these seeds @ a high percentage ? I have read much data...
View ArticleEpson Salts (Magnesium Sulphate)
There is a lot of anectodal reports about the efficacy of adding epson salts to soil to increase plant growth; namely, roots and stem strength. Has there been any serious research studies to...
View ArticleHoya propagation
Re: Can you identify this flower? I have heard that only cuttings which include an old flower site will produce future flowers. Is this true? Margaret
View ArticleQuestions about Grafting Pencil Cactus (Milkbush, Euphorbia Tirucalli)
What methods are best for grafting branches of a Pencil Cactus together? (two branches from the same plant) Can I simply tie them together and expect to fuse? Would Pencil Cactus branches fuse...
View ArticleGrowing Grapes from seeds
I have one concord grape bush that has produced alot of grapes, i would like to germanate from these seeds, i am in mars hill, north carolina which is in the mountains about 30 mins above Asheville,...
View ArticleHow to germinate Tamerind seed
Hi All What is a Tamerind tree and how do i germinate the seed , the seed is still in the pods. # Must i let it dry first ? # Can the tree take some frost ? # What is it's botanical name ? Thank you...
View ArticleGerminating raspberry seeds
Friends: Next spring I'd like to grow in my garden the seeds of giant (supermarket) raspberries (King, aka Madonna, or close). I've started the process putting the seeds in a solution of water, sugar...
View ArticleIlex paraguariensis from Seed
Hello. I would like very much to grow Ilex paraguariensis, i.e. yerba mate, but have had no luck yet. I tried growing the seeds in a porous medium, which I kept damp, with a heat mat below and a...
View ArticleHomemade seed propagator?
Hey folks- I am looking to do some seed propagation indoors. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas/ designs for an inexpensive heated propagation chamber/unit. Chris
View ArticleStarting Seeds from Dragon Fruit?
I collected about 20 seeds from a fruit that was cut open for display at work and cleaned/dryed them. I planted them in a plastic container with about an inch and a half of soil (soil was mostly cactus...
View ArticleStarting seed from Sciadopitys verticillata
I was recently given a pine cone from an umbrella pine in MA, USA. I got about 20 seeds that look good. I would appreciate it if someone would give me detailed instructions on how to plant the seeds...
View Articlehow to grow a mango plant from seed
Does anyone know how to grow a mango plant from a seed. Please reply back to me
View ArticleUsing Waterbed Heater as seed starter
I have an old waterbed heater that is a flat pad style. Apparently they can be used for starting seeds, under raised flats above it. This one has no obvious temp control. Anyone know anything about...
View ArticleFire And Ice Heliconia seeds
My friend has some Fire And Ice Heliconia seeds and he is wondering: I'm just not sure if they need to be dried or not before shipping and planting. I could just pack them in bubble wrap and you could...
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