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Mexican Heather
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Posted by debi2006 7 (My Page) on Sun, Dec 17, 06 at 22:29
| I have a clipping from a Mexican Heather and I need to know if I can make another plant from it and if so, how. Thanks Deb |
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RE: Mexican Heather
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| If your plant is big enough it can be divided. If it has produced seed - worth sowing in spring. Or taking stem cuttings 4-6" and put into damp sharp sand or vermiculite/perlite and keep warm, and somewhat humid until they form roots. Put your pot with the cuttings into a plastic baggie that you can fasten and open to allow fresh air. If you have a warm glasshouse area it should be easy. Just allow good light without direct sun otherwise the cuttings burn/wilt. Cuphea hyssopifolia - short-lived but does self-seed. Has pest potential in warm areas but reliable winter frost should see it kept to civility... |
RE: Mexican Heather
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| Winter frosts should do the trick :-) It is unlikely to survive them! This is a semitropical plant that is typically sold as an annual in zones colder than 9. Will not overwinter in my zone 8. |
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