Collect your seed pod. Choose one from near the base of the branch - older pods (called 'fruiting capsules') are more likely to have seed. |
Place pod in a brown paper bag and leave in a warm place for two or three days - you will then see the seed - fine brownish powder.
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Sprinkle onto a tray of seed-raising mix or sandy soil, keep moist and in 2-3 weeks you'll have lots of babies.
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March 21st 2019
After three weeks it's clear that 4 out of 5 Fuschia Gums are past the point of no return. Of the 3 Lightwood Wattle that looked doubtful, 2 have succumbed, while the 3rd has evidence of new leaves sprouting.
I'd say half of the grasses still have some green bits -
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Above - 3 of the Lightwood Wattle appear to be dying off. Being acacia they should be tough, so fingers crossed.
The Tassie Dwarf Blue Gums seem happy enough. So overall there's a question mark over 8 of the 68 plants. Hopefully they'll all recover and be ready to plant out as soon as the autumn rain arrives - it's been such a very long dry summer. The remaining plant has only tip foliage but I remain hopeful.
And 1 Prickly Moses is dead (below)
Tassie Blue Gums looking very healthy, as are the Grevillea.
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