Re: Phylica pubescens


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From: "anni jensen" <annij@value.net>
To: <medit-plants@ucdavis.edu>; <propagation@mallorn.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2002 7:40 PM
Subject: Phylica pubescens


> It is that time of the year again. I hear the screech of brakes on the
> street followed by excited voices."What IS that" they say. Informed that
> the gorgeous shrub they see is Phylica pubescens, the next question is
just
> as predictable: "Where can I get that?". And that is my problem. My plant
> is one of two that germinated from a seed package from Chiltern, and I
have
> not had much success propagating it. Over the years I have zapped Phylica
> seeds with smoke extract and/or gibberelic acid and tried to have the
> temperature differences beween day and night temperatures close what is
> recommended, but I still only get a few plants every time. I tried tip
> cuttings last summer, some have made a substantial amount of callus, but
> not any roots. Still hoping ...
> Anyone out there with better results or any observations to add?
>
> Anni J
>
> Anni I collect the seeds from local gardens and just sew them .I suspect
that your seed may be old .It certainly does seem to be self fertile .Re
your problem with big callouses on the ends of the cuttings .I am having the
same problem with Lonicera hildbrandiana .I have been told lnock the
callouse of reset the cutting put them under the bench and leave them .If
you wish mail me privatly .
Paul.
New Zealand .
DrPaulBear@xtra.co.nz
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