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I'm curious if anyone is growing or tried Richea pandanifolia. A very cool looking plant which is native to the interior of Tasmania and tolerates lots of snow. It reminds me of a Yucca rostrata.
Here's a video of kids snowboarding with the Richea in the background........look at 0:42 and 1:01.......nice.
that's a lot of snow for a 'zone 8' plant.
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Posted : 16/01/2013 7:49 am
I wish i was growing that. ITs like a hardy dreacanea.
Based on where they are from you might have some luck, especially if you treat it like jim does his palms.
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Posted : 16/01/2013 9:40 am
Good luck! I have heard that Richea species can be quite tough to germinate/grow.
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Posted : 16/01/2013 9:36 pm
First I've heard of it, looks like it could grow in your climate. 😀
Let us know if you find a good source. 😉
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Posted : 16/01/2013 11:14 pm
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seems like the seed needs to be cold/moist stratified and germinated in sunlight..........seeds must be on top of soil. Seed must not dry out either. They sound difficult..............seed is coming from RPS............I'll be lucky to get 1 to germ. 😥
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Posted : 17/01/2013 3:53 pm
With your skill, you'll do better than 1 germinating, Tim.
Great looking plant...that oughta do really well at your place.
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Posted : 17/01/2013 4:46 pm
seems like the seed needs to be cold/moist stratified and germinated in sunlight..........seeds must be on top of soil. Seed must not dry out either. They sound difficult..............seed is coming from RPS............I'll be lucky to get 1 to germ. 😥
Best of luck Tim, could be a winner. 8)
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Posted : 17/01/2013 10:25 pm
