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How to distinguish between Torta seedling and Abiu seedling
« on: December 18, 2020, 02:32:02 PM »
I got some seeds from a forum colleague, thanks for the seed.

I planted them and committed the cardinal sin, I I didn't use indelible ink on my label.  Well I have a number of seedlings of both and don't know which is which.  I want to select one or two of each to plant but would not be happy to end up with four of a kind in stead of two of each.

Can anyone tell, is there a way to distinguish between torta ssp. glabra and Abiu seedlings?

I can post image if necessary but they look almost identical to me.
   
This pair were moved indoors to spare them some cold temps.  The rest were left outdoors.  Please refer to these as A (left and right or 1 and 2 - your choice)
 

   
Call these two B, again left and right or 1 and 2

   
Call these C


and this last one which I moved to a slightly larger pot, D

By the way, the paint on the inside of some of the pots is homemade spinout for root pruning.

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Re: How to distinguish between Torta seedling and Abiu seedling
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2020, 05:02:56 PM »
Photos would help.
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Re: How to distinguish between Torta seedling and Abiu seedling
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2020, 10:56:16 PM »
Here’s an Abiu seedling. No experience with torta though...




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Re: How to distinguish between Torta seedling and Abiu seedling
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2020, 11:19:19 PM »
Abiu foliage is thinner, more pointed on the tip and smoother.

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Re: How to distinguish between Torta seedling and Abiu seedling
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2020, 01:22:50 AM »
I added pictures to the original post.
A couple appear to have leaves with pointed tips. I cant tell if they are narrower, they look it but it could just a smaller plant.
I will appreciate feedback and your best guess based on the pictures.

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Re: How to distinguish between Torta seedling and Abiu seedling
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2020, 07:36:46 AM »
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Re: How to distinguish between Torta seedling and Abiu seedling
« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2020, 08:57:30 AM »
Thicker stem and more broad leaves seedlings, look like Torta is robust and tolerant of cold winds,pretty trees.

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Re: How to distinguish between Torta seedling and Abiu seedling
« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2020, 11:27:15 AM »
Here some pictures of abiu pilosa. Which is torta ssp glabra i think.








Heres a picture of a regular abiu



I got to do something about the scale

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Re: How to distinguish between Torta seedling and Abiu seedling
« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2020, 12:05:57 AM »
I got some seeds from a forum colleague, thanks for the seed.

I planted them and committed the cardinal sin, I I didn't use indelible ink on my label.  Well I have a number of seedlings of both and don't know which is which.  I want to select one or two of each to plant but would not be happy to end up with four of a kind in stead of two of each.

Can anyone tell, is there a way to distinguish between torta ssp. glabra and Abiu seedlings?

I can post image if necessary but they look almost identical to me.
   
This pair were moved indoors to spare them some cold temps.  The rest were left outdoors.  Please refer to these as A (left and right or 1 and 2 - your choice)
 

   
Call these two B, again left and right or 1 and 2

   
Call these C


and this last one which I moved to a slightly larger pot, D

By the way, the paint on the inside of some of the pots is homemade spinout for root pruning.
i am almost certain that the qst ones ARE ABIU.  ;D
Cheers!

 

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