Plant Propagation Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:54:05 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:54:05 +0000 UBC Botanical Garden Forums https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/forums/plant-propagation.192/ Sun, 13 Sep 2015 19:34:31 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/fire-and-ice-heliconia-seeds.59142/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/fire-and-ice-heliconia-seeds.59142/ invalid@example.com (Blake09) Blake09
I'm just not sure if they need to be dried or not before shipping and planting. I could just pack them in bubble wrap and you could dry them.

The seeds are starting to fall off the plants, The pictures of the blue seeds were taken this afternoon. Could you give instructions on how to plant them. And If he should dry them out before planting or plant them as they are. Ive heard that they are hard to grow from...

Fire And Ice Heliconia seeds]]> 3 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:07:44 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/using-waterbed-heater-as-seed-starter.60284/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/using-waterbed-heater-as-seed-starter.60284/ invalid@example.com (Dana09) Dana09 Apparently they can be used for starting seeds, under raised flats above it.

This one has no obvious temp control.

Anyone know anything about this?

D]]> 6 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 23:36:50 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/how-to-grow-a-mango-plant-from-seed.12065/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/how-to-grow-a-mango-plant-from-seed.12065/ invalid@example.com (dogseadepression) dogseadepression 241 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:28:25 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/starting-seed-from-sciadopitys-verticillata.40800/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/starting-seed-from-sciadopitys-verticillata.40800/ invalid@example.com (mcwho) mcwho Thanks!
mcwho]]> 11 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 23:02:13 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/starting-seeds-from-dragon-fruit.20355/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/starting-seeds-from-dragon-fruit.20355/ invalid@example.com (Seamus) Seamus 12 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:19 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/homemade-seed-propagator.47800/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/homemade-seed-propagator.47800/ invalid@example.com (compost chris) compost chris
Chris]]> 20 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 17:11:20 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/ilex-paraguariensis-from-seed.43085/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/ilex-paraguariensis-from-seed.43085/ invalid@example.com (HyphalKnots) HyphalKnots Ilex paraguariensis, i.e. yerba mate, but have had no luck yet. I tried growing the seeds in a porous medium, which I kept damp, with a heat mat below and a humidity tent above and waited about a month. I finally examined one of the seeds and nothing had happened. Any suggestions or ideas how I can sprout the seeds next time? Many thanks.]]> 4 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:35:25 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/germinating-raspberry-seeds.56874/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/germinating-raspberry-seeds.56874/ invalid@example.com (dino) dino
Next spring I'd like to grow in my garden the seeds of giant (supermarket) raspberries (King, aka Madonna, or close).
I've started the process putting the seeds in a solution of water, sugar and bread yeast (as I do for tomatoes). After drying, they'll likely spend the winter in my freezer.
I'm guessing that b/4 spring planting I'll want to scarify the seed cases (maybe stir them in a pot of sharp sand?).
Yes, I'm only guessing. Looks as though a better way may be to run the...

Germinating raspberry seeds]]> 1 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 23:19:59 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/how-to-germinate-tamerind-seed.24402/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/how-to-germinate-tamerind-seed.24402/ invalid@example.com (Hendrik) Hendrik
What is a Tamerind tree and how do i germinate the seed , the seed is still in the pods.
# Must i let it dry first ?
# Can the tree take some frost ?
# What is it's botanical name ?

Thank you !!!!!!!!!!]]> 9 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 02:43:30 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/growing-grapes-from-seeds.32450/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/growing-grapes-from-seeds.32450/ invalid@example.com (normanyacopino) normanyacopino 6 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:35:41 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/questions-about-grafting-pencil-cactus-milkbush-euphorbia-tirucalli.45352/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/questions-about-grafting-pencil-cactus-milkbush-euphorbia-tirucalli.45352/ invalid@example.com (Elliander) Elliander
Would Pencil Cactus branches fuse perfectly, like cactus, or be like bark with it not totally fusing?

Are there any other plants that can be successfully grafted onto a Pencil Cactus? And can Pencil Cactus be grafted onto other plants? For example, could I take a flower from a real cactus (yes, I know Pencil Cactus isn't really a...

Questions about Grafting Pencil Cactus (Milkbush, Euphorbia Tirucalli)]]> 13 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 04:49:57 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/hoya-propagation.11957/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/hoya-propagation.11957/ invalid@example.com (Margaret) Margaret Re: Can you identify this flower?

I have heard that only cuttings which include an old flower site will produce future flowers. Is this true?
Margaret]]> 27 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:32:51 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/epson-salts-magnesium-sulphate.14226/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/epson-salts-magnesium-sulphate.14226/ invalid@example.com (Durgan) Durgan There is a lot of anectodal reports about the efficacy of adding epson salts to soil to increase plant growth; namely, roots and stem strength.

Has there been any serious research studies to substantiate the use of magnesium sulfate for general use? Uncontrolled anectodal reports impress me not in general.

Can anyone point me to some scientific controlled research papers on the subject?
Durgan]]> 12 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:14:42 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/davidia-involucrata-seed-germination.1638/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/davidia-involucrata-seed-germination.1638/ invalid@example.com (Chooch) Chooch I have read much data regarding propagation of this genus and I am really searching for an experienced gardener to share their " hands on " growing experience . Thanks in advance and happy growing !!!]]> 8 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:58:55 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/what-to-do-with-calla-lily-seeds.4975/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/what-to-do-with-calla-lily-seeds.4975/ invalid@example.com (musical1) musical1 21 Mon, 09 May 2011 20:35:08 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/smoke-tree-seed-germination.44080/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/smoke-tree-seed-germination.44080/ invalid@example.com (togata57) togata57 2 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:04:52 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/propagating-christmas-cactus.46893/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/propagating-christmas-cactus.46893/ invalid@example.com (MickiS) MickiS MickiS]]> 7 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:19:55 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/staghorn-spore-propagation.45129/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/staghorn-spore-propagation.45129/ invalid@example.com (garcam123) garcam123 Noob here for Staghorns. I took a flat plastic container and boiled some water and placed a couple of old bricks and set them in the water. Then I scraped some spores off of a cutting I had and spread them over the bricks and placed the top on and placed them in a shaded warm area. I left them alone for a couple of months and went to look at them a week or so ago. Viola! there was GREEN on the spores! It is still very small and I am watching it closely. I don't know what to do...

Staghorn Spore Propagation]]> 2 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 01:14:33 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/cercis-occidentalis-western-redbud-from-seed.21623/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/cercis-occidentalis-western-redbud-from-seed.21623/ invalid@example.com (rockminer) rockminer
Cercis occidentalis (western redbud) from seed]]> 20 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:11:19 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/weeping-willow-cuttings.57584/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/weeping-willow-cuttings.57584/ invalid@example.com (digger714) digger714
weeping willow cuttings]]> 4 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 03:10:03 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/cleaning-up-dracaena-fragrans-massangeana.52988/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/cleaning-up-dracaena-fragrans-massangeana.52988/ invalid@example.com (Barbara92021) Barbara92021
The other question I have about this plant has to do with damaged leaves. My 1yo grson attacked my plant and this pic shows what a few of the leaves look like. I want to know how to remove these torn leaves. Do I just cut them off close to the stalk?
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Cleaning up Dracaena fragrans "Massangeana"]]> 13 Fri, 21 May 2010 13:04:57 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/eucalyptus-silver-drop.60547/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/eucalyptus-silver-drop.60547/ invalid@example.com (kevind76) kevind76 E. gunnii? I sowed the seeds in peat pellets. Do Eucalyptus like to be dry, or should I keep the peat moist? I have them in a plastic dome to keep the humidity up until they germinate.]]> 2 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:46:23 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/spring-conifer-seed-collection.49793/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/spring-conifer-seed-collection.49793/ invalid@example.com (bygeorge) bygeorge I am also conducting this experiment with Acer Palmatum's and...

Spring Conifer Seed Collection]]> 8 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:38:39 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/salal.11174/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/salal.11174/ invalid@example.com (Gordo) Gordo 9 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:26:00 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/different-methods-of-potting-growing-plants.60667/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/different-methods-of-potting-growing-plants.60667/ invalid@example.com (Barbara Lloyd) Barbara Lloyd
Several months ago I asked Steve Lucas (Photopro) about growing Staghorn ferns "in the round" ie: Where the plant grows not only out the top but also from the sides and the bottom of a wire planter lined with coconut husk. He said he had one growing that way that was HUGE and perfectly happy.

I still haven't done that method of planting with my Staghorn but some time before that I did repot a CEROPEGIA woodii -...

Different methods of potting/growing plants]]> 7