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| Hi all, the little house I bought has a great amount of shrimp plants in the front borders. I would like to be able to harvest the seeds for exchanges/swaps. I looked on the net to see how/when/where to collect the seeds for shrimp plants.. but have not been able to locate any info! Anyone who can assist me with info, I would be greatly appreciative! Thank You. |
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- Posted by sewobsessed 5a Upstate Cntrl NY (My Page) on Wed, Jun 2, 10 at 12:53
| Which Shrimp Plant? I'll assume you're talking about 'Pride of Gibraltar' or Blue Shrimp Plant. If not, disregard and tell us which you mean :) These are really one of the easiest plants to harvest seed from since they pretty much fall right onto the ground when ready and are easy to see - just pick them up. |
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- Posted by blessed_garden 8 (My Page) on Wed, Jun 2, 10 at 16:13
| Hi Sewobsessed, Thanks for the response. No, it is not blue.. but looks similar other than color. I assume the same applies? [IMG]http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv129/BWaustinTX/shrimpplant.jpg[/IMG] |
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- Posted by blessed_garden 8 (My Page) on Thu, Jun 3, 10 at 1:30
| This is the plant I am referring to. Thank you.
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- Posted by passiflorapond 9B (My Page) on Tue, Oct 26, 10 at 19:55
| They are very easy to take cuttings from. Make sure you have 4 or 5 nodes with all but top leaves removed and place in a see-through disposable drinking cup filled to the top with perlite. Dip end in rooting hormone, wrap in damp unmilled sphagnum and push into perlite, leaving only the top node above. Place in shallow tray, water well and keep perlite moist. You'll have to bring yours inside this time of year. Place in sunny window, and within a few weeks you'll see it perk up and begin to grow. :) |
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- Posted by blessed_garden 8 (My Page) on Tue, Oct 26, 10 at 23:49
| Thanks for the tips and growing from cuttings. Is it possible(and if so how) to grow and collect seeds from this plant to share with others via mail? Thank You |
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