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How does one propogate a crinodendron hookerianun

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I have a C h and would like to try to propogate it.
How does one do it and at what time of year.
I have tried semi hard wood cutting and seed from the bell without success.
Thanks


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Hi Flashandedna,

Wow, that is one great plant.
Nothing to do now.

This like many other plants can best be propagated by taking half-ripe heel cuttings shoots in July or August. These should not be overly long, 3-4 ", cut off the green tips and plant in a propagating mix. Well drained with perlite, no lime.

These will need a heating cable underneath. You might do this in a Coldframe or in a shaded greenhouse. Surviving cuttings should remain protected over the next winter in a greenhouse.

Not easy! I would love to hear posts from people who have grown them from seed.

26 Nov, 2008

 

Again, you could do it the amateur way and just put the cuttings in a propagator on even stand them on a cool radiator if you take them late on.

John.

26 Nov, 2008

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