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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    DSC03670.JPG DSC03671.JPG DSC03672.JPG I thought this might be interesting, I put the Thevetia seeds in a few weeks ago.
    One came up within a couple of weeks one of the others didn't show for a long time and when it did it dragged the seed up and out of the ground then got stuck.

    So I inverted this small plastic top off of a pump toothpaste dispenser over it, but I sprayed water into it first. Its now managed to shed the old seed casing and I'm hoping the leaves will unfurl.
     
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      That is interesting. I will get a pic of Spod (Seed Pod) tomorrow.
       
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        Spod today ...
        Janus 7 Mar 23.jpg

        How is the Thevetia Pete? Is that another one next to it?
         
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          pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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          I think the Thevetia is going to make it but it's taking its time.
          Yes the one on the right germinated after a couple of weeks, this one is about 2 months behind.
           
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            The stem appears to be becoming stronger ...
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              :yikes: Horrors ... a nasty little snail invaded spod's territory and the seed pod has come off and it gobbled the leaves!!! Will he survive?
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                :yikes: :sad:...... sorry :noidea:
                 
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                  If he pulls through all this it will be a miracle, its been a hard start in life.
                   
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                    I have three more seeds soaking ... but :fingers crossed: for Spod.
                     
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                      Such a shame after a promising start, I hope the others get better luck.
                       
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                        Perhaps Spod is surviving ...
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                                Ta da ... we have Spod2 ... to the right ...
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