Camellia pod!

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  1. accidentalgardener

    accidentalgardener Gardener

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    Hi there,

    I've been given this pod by a friend and doing the freeze, defrost, freeze, defrost bit, when i get the seed out can anyone tell me do i pop it in the propagator with erichaceous?

    It's my latest project and i don't want to make a hash of it :rolleyes:

    Any advice would be most welcome
     
  2. Fonzie

    Fonzie Gardener

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    If it were me AG, I would just use potting compost as I don't know if they require anything other than that. Though I wonder if sieved leaf mould should be added the the compost.
    I realise they need ericacious compost when older, but as for the seeds exact needs I know not.
     
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    [​IMG] Hi Paula,
    Yes do use ericaceous compost & also only use rainwater for watering not tap water. I have germinated 2 so far. Quite slow growing & may not flower. I was told it would take a few yrs before they flower if they are going to. Mine are just lovely small bushy green plants....!! [​IMG]

    [​IMG] Good Luck..!!
     
  4. accidentalgardener

    accidentalgardener Gardener

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    Fonzie and Marley,

    Thanks a lot for the info, still freezing and defrosting at the moment but will keep you both informed of the progress :D
     
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