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Tue, Aug 12, 08 at 1:03
| Are the dark berries of a Fire Bush their seeds, or is there a different thing I should look for?
~ Amy |
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- Posted by freshair2townsquare 8a, DFW (My Page) on Tue, Aug 12, 08 at 1:12
| Just so we're talking about the same Fire Bush . . . |
Here is a link that might be useful: Firebush in Florida
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- Posted by wally-1936 Richmond Tx (My Page) on Tue, Nov 15, 11 at 10:11
| Taken from the hyperling Firebush in Florida; Purists insist that I call it by its "correct" botanical name, Hamelia patens. In the nursery it may be labeled as Scarlet Bush, Hummingbird Bush, African Fire Bush, Mexican Fire Bush, and a host of other names in Latin America. It is a member of the Madder plant family that includes Gardenia, Penta, and Wild Coffee. I never knew that this plant could put out seeds as this is the first time I even noticed them but I do like the bush as it seems to enjoy living in conditions that most will not even survive under. So I am going to try harvesting these seeds to see how well they sprout. I will also try to do some starts from cuttings. I enjoy watching all plants come to life and add beauty to the area. Thank you for this post |
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| Ive been reading that the Mexican fire bush will look dead but most likely is still alive after the winter season...should I repot them or just start feeding them more water ??...I purchased two last year and loved the way they grew and looked...but having a hard time this year finding anyone selling them locally....also it sounds like we can harvest their seeds to re-grow ?? Thanks for any input !! Ken |
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