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mexican bird of paradise
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Posted by ray1369 (My Page) on Tue, Aug 24, 04 at 10:19
| How do you start plant from the seed pods? |
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RE: mexican bird of paradise
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Wait until the seedpods turn brown then remove the seeds just before the brown pods burst open
or immediately after, soak them in lukewarm water for a 24 hours period prior to sowing. They
germinate easily in any well drained soil. 
Ankrara's Hobby Corner
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RE: mexican bird of paradise
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| I planted my seeds all around the garden.I'm in the high desert of CA arid)They came up everywhere! Full sun,partial shade and even a couple in full shade. I buried them 1/2 in and 1/2 out of the soil and watered normally.They were fast growing and it only took a month to get baby tress 4" tall.PJ |
RE: mexican bird of paradise
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- Posted by Zill z9 AZ (My Page) on
Fri, Aug 27, 04 at 1:04
It might also help to "clip" into the hard seed with a pair of nail clippers after a two hour soak in warm water. Fold the seeds into a wet paper towel and place in a baggy for a couple of days. I've had 100% germination with this method.
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RE: mexican bird of paradise
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| Would it be wise to cover them up in the winter? I know you guys get several nights per winter where the temp. goes below freezing with occasional snow. Do you live in the Apple Valley/Victorville area or the Palmdale/Lancaster high desert area? |
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