Re: Althea seeds and cuttings
- To: propagation@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Althea seeds and cuttings
- From: m*@cvtv.net (Cindy Meredith)
- Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 07:50:24 -0500
> hello all-
>
>I collected two seeds off of an Althea bush in Fort Davis, Texas - beautiful
>magenta colored - does any one hav any tips on the germination needs of the
>Althea?
Hello Kemberly,
I always soak Althea or Hibiscus seed for a few hours before planting. I
have very good germination results every time. They do not germinate well
for me in cool temps, either, so either use a heat mat, or plant them now
and hold them over until next Spring.
>
>Also - May neighbor has a great pure white Althea in her back yard - tree
>form - it is about 20 feet in height........does anyone know the best method
>of propagating the Althea from tip cuttings? Time - medium - temp, etc.? I
>am thinking that it is probably similiar to the hisbiscus---aren't they in
>the same family?
>
Yes, these are the same family. The white one sounds like what is commonly
called Rose of Sharon. It's a very common plant here in Texas. There are
different colors including white, light purple and pink. It's almost a
native, it grows so well.
Tip cuttings are tricky in the really hot weather unless you have a climate
controlled situation. An air conditioned house is OK. Just use standard tip
cutting methods with soil medium, not water, keep them moist and out of
direct sun and you should have roots in about 3-4 weeks.
Good Luck, Cindy in TX
The Herb Cottage
Rt 2 Box 90
Hallettsville, TX
phone and fax: 409/562-2153
open Sundays, 10-5 or by appointment
http://theherbcottage.com
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