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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: April 2024 seeds - Takini, Fusea longifolia, Parinari, Talisia, etc...
« Last post by Colombo973 on Today at 02:22:26 PM »
Thank you for this interesting information. I would be delighted to have the full article, if you can send it to me by email (colombo403@yahoo.fr).
I had quite a bit of difficulty identifying this species which was declared to me as Takini by certain people of Palikur origin. As I had certain doubts, it was ultimately the Cayenne herbarium which confirmed Helicostylis pedunculata for me by examining my samples. On the other hand, they did not know the vernacular name. There are 6 indigenous nations here, and 6 different languages, which makes things complicated.
I therefore think that the probability is high that the botanical identification is correct but indeed, given this article, the Takini appellation needs to be verified more thoroughly.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Questions about Lilly pilly (syzygium oleosum)
« Last post by elouicious on Today at 02:21:26 PM »
Quote from: Mike T on Today at 06:57:07 AM
The lilly pillies mentioned are the common small cooler climate species but there are dozens of species which are more exciting than that lot. There are 20 or 30 species in my district. Some of the 50m rainforest giants are majestic. S. fibrosum has small but quite nice apple tasting fruits, S.papyraceum has bright coloured fruit, S.wilsoni is very small with lovely pink flowers and I could go on and on. Maybe the more glamorous ones like cormiflorum and suborbiculare would have been better abroad.

Please tell us more!

I love syzygium fruits but am precluded from growing the more tropical ones, would love to get some seeds
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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Searching for seeds of Fernandes custard apple
« Last post by zwanif on Today at 02:17:07 PM »
Searching for seeds of Fernandes custard apple
If possible with global shipping
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Citrus General Discussion / I will share my experience about growing annona seeds
« Last post by zwanif on Today at 02:15:14 PM »
First of all annonas maybe one of the most difficult fruits to grow from seed
Why?!
It take time a lot of time
I want to share my small and humble experience with them

First stay patient annonas take a lot of time to germinate
Some will germinate faster in my case the atemoya seeds were fast the cherimoya ones were the easiest
The illama were the most difficult
It doesn't mean that annona seeds will germinate within a month sometimes it takes a lot of time
One month to several months annona seeds are hard shell


Second soak your seeds before planting till they sink
Plant the one who did give them 24 to 72 h

Third depending on your weather covering the seeds with transparency plastic is helpful if you own a mini or big greenhouse well you are good

Fourth use fragile broken soil in my experience heavy soil is so bad for annonas for my case and it depend on your nation and prices I use coco coir alone  or mixed with old broken manure
What you wanna use as soil depends on you it just need to be fragile

Again be patient annonas take time to germinate

Quick tip you can take out some seeds from. Time to time to check if the seeds start to ballon out like getting bigger it means they will soon germinate

Any more advices please help us
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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Rare African Annonaceae Sale VERY LIMITED
« Last post by Cal67 on Today at 02:13:52 PM »
Dear Annonaceae enthusiasts,

After an extended break from selling plants, I'm back on the metaphorical selling train-and boy do I have a treat for you all!

Today I am happy to be offering two very special and very rare african Annonace!

One is a seedling of Dennetia Tripetala-an extremely rare African Annonaceae that is seldom collected. Dennetia Tripetala(AKA Uvariopsis Tripetala or Pepper Fruit) is an oblong pod-like fruit with edible seeds- a rarity in the Annonaceae family. Not only that, but in their native region they are used as a pepper flavoring, hence the name. I have seven in total.

The other is even rarer-exactly one seedling of Uvariodendron Calophyllum! Also from central Africa, Calophyllum is a medium sized tree with large multifruits with an interesting shape! This is one of my personal favorites so I'm happy to be offering it! I likely won't have this plant for sale again for a long, long time, so don't miss your chance!

These seeds were imported directly from their native climate in Cameroon from a reputable vendor.

Here are the links:
Dennetia: https://www.ebay.com/itm/395350323364
Calophyllum: https://www.ebay.com/itm/395350339853

Bidding starts at $10 and $15 respectively. Auctions end on Friday April 26th!

Happy bidding!




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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: wani scions - long shot
« Last post by ben mango on Today at 01:38:11 PM »
I ate a sweet one in borneo, previous years I ate a funky tasting one, not sweet. my verdict is that it’s good but is it worth all the hype? Not really. It does seem fiberless but the taste is somewhere between a pear and a soursop. It’s good, it’s just not THAT good imho but taste is subjective and some people might decide it’s in their top 5. It wouldn’t make my top 10
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Ants invasion under the mulching of lychee and avocado
« Last post by Felipe on Today at 01:31:32 PM »
If you have a lot of ants, it means (at least in Canary Islands) that your soil is too dry, humidity is low. So my suggestion is to water little quantities, but often, so the soil and mulch  keeps humid. Ants don't liek wet feet  ;D
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Why Would You Plant Theobroma cacao When You Can Plant Theobroma bicolor?
« Last post by booeyschewy on Today at 01:03:48 PM »
It’s true. Sadly the price increase is just because the harvest was destroyed and a significant portion is futures market speculation on top of it. I fear people will rush into cacao and the price will return to earth.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: marcotting vs rooting question
« Last post by Finca La Isla on Today at 12:53:38 PM »
I think you’re getting pretty good advice.  I’d probably leave 12-15 leaves on that layer.  Damp and warm.
Peter
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: which of these would be better for a pot?
« Last post by CRiSP on Today at 12:50:48 PM »
Are you still looking for tropical fruit here in New Orleans?
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