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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: 1000th Post Giveaway!
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Sorry to hear that Jabba. We got ripped up as well in North Port. Luckily only some of my rare collection were affected, but my banana fences are gone and a lot of down fruit trees. Hope Pine island is back to normal soon because that's my go to for fresh fruit being so close to me. Hope everyone on the island is in good health. Cheers.
Let me know it you need scions buddy
Last time on forum Sept. 27 BEFORE storm.Do you know how pineislander is doing?
He was online not so long ago so I think he's good
And shot?Shot is one of our very best friends we've ever met, our top priority
Do you know how pineislander is doing?
Same with Avocados and grapes. Supposed to be a No No for dogs. Around here Foxes eat both types fruit, and dried raisins.
Every farm dog I have seen usually eats all three, if the farm grows it. Most seem to live normal length lives.
Praying Hands & Pitogo have intrigued me
Hello from what I have read on multiple other fruit forums regarding growing cecropia in the state of Florida is I would advise NOT to grow a male cecropia tree.
In the nursery trade, the is a reason why only FEMALE cecropia plants are sold. It's because if males are sold then they would pollinate the female and then seedy cecropia seedlings start to become invasive in Florida just like it is in Hawaii right now.
I have read that from other posts such as Tropical fruit forums on Facebook in Florida.
The female plants produce only fruits with no seeds, therefore, no worries about invasive spreading - if male cecropia is introduced this can be a problem - It was even a problem for a Florida Botanical Garden in Sarasota who actually collected samples of Cecropia male and female from another country and now they had to remove the cecropia trees because they were seeding everywhere around the garden like weeds.
Jabba,
I found one for sale on eBay from what seems to be a reputable seller. No experiences of my own however to base that on. You can inquire regarding the sex of the plant.
Cecropia Peltata (Yagrumo). Live one gallon size 2FT+tree is the selling title - user is selva_amazonica
I also see it is available through the Florida Nursery Mart (https://www.flnurserymart.com/products/trees-palms/cecropia/) out of Cooper City, FL. Never purchased from them but its all I can see available online at the moment.
Both are pricey. Facebook user Krystal Pitt posted a video eating the fruit in the Florida Tropical Fruit Growers facebook group, you could always inquire about cuttings if you choose to do so. Best of luck! Keep me posted if you have success, would love to have it in my collection as well if you prune it.