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They are easy to root and I found you don't even need to use rooting powder. They will produce roots in a glass of water but make sure to use cuttings that are not too woody and more herbaceous and also take the ones closest the base of the plant or near the roots.  I think the only issue is when you switch environments like if its from a greenhouse with high humidity to outside with lower relative humidity. You will then notice some leaf drop.   It was humid all summer here in Florida and once I noticed them rooting in a glass of water i transplanted them into a small pot with soil and had no problems with them losing any leaves. 

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / how long does it take Lucuma to fruit
« on: July 31, 2018, 05:06:39 AM »
I have two Lucuma trees that are about 4 years old.  I am growing them in containers because it gets cold some nights where I live.

One of my plants has strong apical dominance and has never produced any side branches but now it has two branches very near the shoot apical meristem.  It could just be hormones but I was wondering if it could possibly be fruit? 

My other tree has always had side branches and very weak apical dominance.    I am assuming both plants are at the extremes of what is normal for this species but I haven't grown enough plants to be certain.  I had a few others that I gave away and one of them had some degree of branching but not as much. 

I know it's not ideal where I am growing these plants because Florida is hot, humid, and has a lot of precipitation unlike Peru where this species is native to.  I keep them out of the open to avoid over-watering. 

They seem to not mind drying out but I wouldn't call them xerophytes.  They are more like drought tolerant mesophytes. 

 I've noticed before what looks like fungus on the stem but they seem to be ok now.     

I am not sure when to expect fruits.  I bought the seeds from fruitlovers.   

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Kratom plant for sale in Florida
« on: July 24, 2018, 10:54:47 AM »
I have a 4 foot tall Kratom plant for sale. It's a Thai red veined strain.  I am asking $20.00 for it and local pickup only because its too big to ship.

 I live in Gainesville, Florida. 

I plan on moving in the next year so I won't be able to keep it.  Send me a message if interested.   

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / how to kill scale
« on: October 06, 2017, 03:41:37 AM »
I was wondering if anyone could recommend a pesticide that works for killing scale.   Could I use a systemic pesticide that is absorbed by the root system to kill scale? 

This would be an edible plant but I don't plan to use any parts for several years. I just need the plants to get a little bigger before I would stop using it. 

Some of the systemic pesticides seem a little expensive.  Thanks if anyone can suggest anything. 

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I wanted to know if anyone has germinated Curculigo latifolia seeds before? 

I found this online in quotes: 

Previous studies on germination rate
of C. latifolia seeds showed that seeds were unable to germinate
on jiffy bags or germinating trays and blotter papers.

I wanted to try germinating them on blotter papers since they are small seeds and easy to lose in spaghum moss but I am not sure now if it will work.   

Here is the full article:

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Reza_Farzinebrahimi/publication/235623525_Effect_of_light_intensity_and_soil_media_on_establishment_and_growth_of_Curculigo_latifolia_Dryand/links/00b7d5300c48c202d4000000/Effect-of-light-intensity-and-soil-media-on-establishment-and-growth-of-Curculigo-latifolia-Dryand.pdf



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I think it is still possible to find this species but it would have to be someone who lives in Australia and knows someone who is selling it. 

Yuruga Native Plant Nursery used to sell it according to this article:

https://www.thatslife.com.au/article/lifestyle/fears-of-cancer-cure-home-remedy-poisoning

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Hey I was wondering if any members on this forum live in Australia and can trade or sell me some seeds of Hylandia dockrillii /Fontainea picrosperma? 

I know the plant is toxic and should never be used in the raw form but I want to grow it mainly to preserve the species outside of its native range. 

Let me know if you can find seeds or know of a local Australian nursery that sells seeds internationally.   


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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / looking for Couma macrocarpa seeds
« on: October 24, 2016, 01:25:46 AM »
I am looking for Couma macrocarpa seeds.  I've heard the fruit isn't hard to find in Iquitos, Peru but it may only be available during a certain season of each year. 

Some of the common names for this species include; Leche caspi, Leche huayo, Sorva, Juan Soco, Perillo.


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I am visiting Leticia, Colombia and I would like to collect seeds of a few species that are found in the rainforest outside of the city.   

If anyone lives in Leticia, Colombia and knows the jungle fairly well please send me a pm. 

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I am wondering if anyone has any experience growing Myrciaria dubia (camu camu) in containers?   

My question is will it fruit in a container and does fruiting occur when it reaches a certain height?

According to Dr. James Duke his plants don't produce fruits but he lives in Connecticut and his plants are greenhouse grown.   

I live in North central Florida and my plants are grown outside in containers.

 I bring them indoors whenever the temperature is below 40 F.   

I know they are hardy to about 32 but I don't like shocking them so anything below 40 and I will bring them inside. 

 

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / wanted: Couma macrocarpa seeds.
« on: February 22, 2016, 01:49:34 AM »
I am looking for Couma macrocarpa seeds. 

I think it might even be a common fruit in the markets of Iquitos,Peru. 

Anyone that can find the fruit and send me seeds, please let me know. 

Send me a pm.

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I am wondering if there are any members in the Phillipines, Thailand, or another Asian country that can find seeds of Blumea balsamifera?

The common name in the Phillipines is Sambong. 

 http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Blumea+balsamifera

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There is one temperate fruit plant that is comparable to Acai in terms of anti-oxidants and is worth growing but only if you live in a cold temperate climate. 

It won't survive long term in a subtropical climate like Florida because it requires a certain number of chilling hours. 

Aronia melanocarpa (Black Chokeberry) should be grown by anyone that lives in the Southeastern USA excluding all of Florida, most of Louisiana, coastal areas like the Gulf and Carolinas. 

 It's best to check your USDA zone. 







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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Pests of Camu Camu
« on: October 16, 2015, 06:13:35 PM »
I was wondering if anyone knows what this pest is on my Camu Camu plants. Its round in shape and usually whitish and sometimes tan-rusty colored. Its usually underneath the leaves. Is this a common pest in the Myrtaceae family including guavas? Sorry no pics. I removed them mechanically and sprayed any residual pests.

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"I am from the UK but why do you need it from the UK as it is native to Nepal?"

The nursery that sells the plant won't ship outside of the UK.   

I don't know of anyone else that sells this rare plant.

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Wanted: Couma macrocarpa
« on: September 08, 2015, 02:24:58 AM »
I am looking for Couma macrocarpa seeds.  The common names are Leche Caspi and Leche Huayo.

 The species that I am looking for is native to tropical, humid Central and South America from Belize to Bolivia.

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The name of the plant is: Picrorhiza kurroa.

The common name is kutki. 


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I am looking for someone that lives in the UK to purchase this one particular plant from a UK nursery and I will pay to cover the cost of the plant and shipping. This nursery won't ship plants to the USA which is where I live. If anyone can help me out please let me know.

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Wanted: Curculigo latifolia plant
« on: July 10, 2015, 03:18:56 AM »
I am looking for a Curculigo latifolia plant.  I have given up on trying to germinate the seeds. Does anyone here have the plants for sale or know of a place that sells them?

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Selling: Tongat Ali seeds
« on: June 21, 2015, 04:10:12 PM »
I've had 3 seeds germinate now so its 25% germination rate like the other person said. I will still wait and see if anymore come up later. Its been about a month and even 45 days isn't uncommon. It seems like easy but irregular germination.

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Looking to sell a Lucuma plant
« on: June 14, 2015, 05:45:28 PM »





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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Looking to sell a Lucuma plant
« on: June 11, 2015, 03:24:54 AM »
I have an extra plant of Pouteria lucuma and would like to sell it to anyone interested. This would have to be a local pickup and sale. 

I live in the Gainesville/Ocala Florida area so we would have to find a place to meet somewhere in town. 

pm me for more information.

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Selling: Tongat Ali seeds
« on: June 09, 2015, 12:14:58 AM »
I have 1 seed germinating now.  I think its been less than 30 days since I planted them.  I read this online scientific journal paper and it said 45 days and more. 

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Curculigo latifolia germination
« on: June 07, 2015, 07:13:43 PM »
I am wondering if anyone has any experience germinating Curculigo latifolia seeds. From what I've read online the germination rate is low and they take awhile to germinate. I am using pots with plastic wrap to keep the humidity high. The outside temps are above 90 degrees F. Nightime lows are between 60-75. I wonder if I should expect some germination in the next 2 months with the conditions I am providing?

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I am wondering if anyone has ever germinated Curculigo latifolia (Lemba) seeds? 

I read online the seed has a low germination rate but I was thinking maybe if its fresh its much higher. 

I soaked my old seeds in water and some sank while the others floated.  I am going to plant both in separate pots and compare the results. 

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