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Posted 12 years 11 months ago #3787
Also known as the Cider Gum Eucalyptus. A species endemic to Tasmania. This tree grows fast, app 4 feet a year and is tolerant to -25 degrees fahrenheit {-14 C}.

I got some free seeds. I used the sandwich bag method to germinate them for 7 days. 2 produced roots, so I planted them all in a soil/perlite mixture today. 2 seeds per pot, 4 pots. I think it will be an unusual experiment, but fun.

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Posted 12 years 11 months ago #3788
You can keep the tree small and it will retain the smaller blue-green leaves.

Not sure if it will make a good 名媛直播 or not. I will post pics when I have something to report.
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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #3814
2 of my seeds have sprouted through the soil. I am soo nervous now that I will mess up and kill them. redrum

The Eucalyptus is said to grow pretty quick .. 4 feet a year.
Hopefully I can post a pic in about a week.
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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #3818
looking forward to see what comes out of this!
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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #3819
Can't wait to see them becoming bonsai, good luck! :)
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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #3878
Well - think I got bad seeds from the vendor. Won't order from them again. Only two of them grew - then my cat knocked one over -- hopefully it will grow back.

The other one is growing real good.

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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #3882
good luck! hope it works
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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #3885
Hope they'll grow bigger in some time and the other one survives the 'fight' with the cat! ;)
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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #3891
Hi,

Don't be too rough on the vendor! The seeds may take months to germinate for this species. And the soil needs to be fairly warm (20 celcius or more). Ideally, this plant is propagated in spring..

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Sowing:
Sow in spring to early summer.
Seeds germinate at temperatures of about 18-24°C (65-75°F). Germination can take place in a few weeks, but as much as several months may be required.
A practice many growers use is to sow seed directly into containers 20-30cm (8-12in) deep to allow for the eventual, vigorous root system. Eucalyptus resent root disturbance, this practice eliminates the need to transplant into pots after the first true leaves have formed. Other propagators stratify seeds in plastic bags and plant them in pots after germination.
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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #3894
:dry: I know it takes time. I am still waiting patiently for the other seeds to germinate. I still have some Chinese Elm and Japanese Firethorn in the paper towel / plastic bag method.

I will see how my flowers grow once I plant them in Missouri.
Bear with me, I am still new to 名媛直播 - 20 years in the military, I missed out on a lot of experience with planting .. I love digging in a garden. Now I can do it "full time".

Play catch up, so to speak. Find my patience again.
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