tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.comments2024-03-16T16:14:05.347-04:00Garden AdventuresGrower Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03561476915875077550noreply@blogger.comBlogger1352125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-38340499853533730702022-01-18T15:37:56.775-05:002022-01-18T15:37:56.775-05:00My plant is 10 years old and bears lot of fruit bu...My plant is 10 years old and bears lot of fruit but I have many other species of Brunfelsias in my garden so maybe that is what bringing the pollinators to the plant. All of the orange berries I get from this plant have at least 4-5 seeds which easily sprout. Just placed the berries in water for a day to soften it, then remove the seeds and allow them to dry. Plant in any potting soil close to the surface. I used small pots then transplant to bigger pots. I have some growing in the ground but remember they send out runners so you might want to keep them in a pot. I reside in Miami and have them facing north, south, east and west with no problems, although the lushes looking plants in my garden get shade for half of day. The scent is magnificent…cloves, nutmeg…very heady. Jorgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00317571922786757149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-76792523034186989502022-01-08T22:30:04.068-05:002022-01-08T22:30:04.068-05:00Beautiful History, It’s such a lovely area. So imp...Beautiful History, It’s such a lovely area. So impressive the effort you’ve put into caring for this little corner of paradise.BreathAlientohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812721462310640326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-74803224848619341322021-12-31T16:55:41.630-05:002021-12-31T16:55:41.630-05:00I planted a White Sapote tree in north FL. (Ocala)...I planted a White Sapote tree in north FL. (Ocala). I was afraid it was too cold here for it but 2 years later, it is thriving here! It even has fruit on itJanishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17605295611104853675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-51214848284590899122021-11-05T12:43:53.661-04:002021-11-05T12:43:53.661-04:00Ncgirl14, The seedlings barely grow at all the fir...Ncgirl14, The seedlings barely grow at all the first year, but they will usually fruit by the third year.Grower Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03561476915875077550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-56745579083369985792021-11-05T12:40:51.214-04:002021-11-05T12:40:51.214-04:00Aross, let the fruits fully mature and turn black,...Aross, let the fruits fully mature and turn black, then you can just squeeze them and the seeds shoot right out. You will have the best success if you don't allow them to dry out before planting.Grower Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03561476915875077550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-43254408387351418552021-11-05T12:36:46.471-04:002021-11-05T12:36:46.471-04:00There are running types and clumping types. Your m...There are running types and clumping types. Your method should keep the running varieties contained.Grower Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03561476915875077550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-13744131465959264332021-11-05T12:34:11.602-04:002021-11-05T12:34:11.602-04:00Janet, the more sun the better for fruiting.Janet, the more sun the better for fruiting.Grower Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03561476915875077550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-89282233927110136442021-11-05T12:32:01.455-04:002021-11-05T12:32:01.455-04:00Sleigh, I would recommend more sun and no fertiliz...Sleigh, I would recommend more sun and no fertilizer. Here they thrive in hot, sunny spaces.Grower Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03561476915875077550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-31197891516675510552021-11-05T12:28:41.248-04:002021-11-05T12:28:41.248-04:00Harvest when the fruits turn purple/black and plan...Harvest when the fruits turn purple/black and plant them immediately.Grower Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03561476915875077550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-50476780240144555892021-11-05T12:23:04.120-04:002021-11-05T12:23:04.120-04:00Colin, there are many years that we don't get ...Colin, there are many years that we don't get any frost here, yet Tetradenia blooms every year. I believe the flowering is triggered more by daylength than temperature. If you have a spot where it would be protected from frost, but still get no artificial light at night, that would be ideal.Grower Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03561476915875077550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-26316531802960064252021-11-05T11:02:10.669-04:002021-11-05T11:02:10.669-04:00We have a single plant, in a pot which I plan on b...We have a single plant, in a pot which I plan on bringing inside for the winter - but I thought I'd let it get some frost first to see if it flowers. We've had 3 consecutive frost nights, but no flowers yet. Is it too soon? I'm worried that the leaves will die. If it's not flowering, is that an indication that we have a female rather than male plant? Thanks!Colin McGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18198402082715335921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-42356906920221218882021-10-27T13:35:38.068-04:002021-10-27T13:35:38.068-04:00Thank you for all the information posted regarding...Thank you for all the information posted regarding this plant. Do you have any tips regarding best time to harvest and store the seeds?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018126075401564704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-5776523884414289592021-10-24T12:24:49.810-04:002021-10-24T12:24:49.810-04:00I live in England and planted my Clerodendrum bung...I live in England and planted my Clerodendrum bungei 3 years ago. It has tripled in size, looks very healthy, but has never flowered. What am I doing wrong?Sleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677268671795113099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-87150197706121579612021-10-13T07:52:55.983-04:002021-10-13T07:52:55.983-04:00Thanks Jim... Awesome .. ninja's sword bean......Thanks Jim... Awesome .. ninja's sword bean...🤣gmayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04144070761897772836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-44672298528571841832021-09-25T20:15:42.905-04:002021-09-25T20:15:42.905-04:00Hi Jim, thanks for the information. I received a s...Hi Jim, thanks for the information. I received a seedling as a trade today. I'm trying to find the right spot for it. Do you think it will do best in all day part shade or afternoon sun location? Thanks in advance!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791566137847569101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-40350244427803488582021-09-13T10:37:19.372-04:002021-09-13T10:37:19.372-04:00Many years ago, I grew them at our farm and loved ...Many years ago, I grew them at our farm and loved them. However, I now live in a suburb and am wanting to grow them. I remember they can be invasive. At the farm, that wasn't a problem. However, here, I need to be careful. I've tried to find a diagram of how their root system grows to no avail. I've just now dug a 4x8' hole that is 3' deep. I bought a tree root liner and plan to put that around the inside perimeter of the hole. In your opinion, will that keep them at bay? I don't want them escaping all over the yard. Thanks for your help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-88273627865655744402021-09-10T18:43:35.566-04:002021-09-10T18:43:35.566-04:00I fully also have testimony from the use of Iboza ...I fully also have testimony from the use of Iboza at a very young age. We had a tree planted outside our house and we always knew that whenever a flu bug comes knocking, thats where we would go first for some healingAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03586047601458117714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-55309754334843549482021-09-03T17:00:22.226-04:002021-09-03T17:00:22.226-04:00This is really great information! On a trip to Ber...This is really great information! On a trip to Bermuda I found your post quite helpful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-11020432312699129362021-08-31T10:07:18.024-04:002021-08-31T10:07:18.024-04:00Any advice on harvesting, collecting and saving th...Any advice on harvesting, collecting and saving the Portea petropolitana seeds? I am currently getting the "buds"off the stalks but am struggling even with tweezers to save the spindly seeds inside. I wonder if you can just keep the clove like bud with the encased seeds? Has anyone tried this successfully? arosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03383694310962177553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-39591800083744409782021-06-26T19:33:20.192-04:002021-06-26T19:33:20.192-04:00How long after planting seeds, do they take to flo...How long after planting seeds, do they take to flower & produce fruit?ncgirl14https://www.blogger.com/profile/14188326455992330998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-62358271044497771662019-10-01T03:49:44.386-04:002019-10-01T03:49:44.386-04:00Admiring the commitment you put into your website ...Admiring the commitment you put into your website and detailed information you offer.<br /><br />It's awesome to come across a blog every once in a while that isn't the <br />same old rehashed material. Fantastic read! I've saved your site and I'm adding your <br />RSS feeds to my Google account.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-37887872894795152432017-04-05T23:25:50.025-04:002017-04-05T23:25:50.025-04:00I have a Pomegranates growing in my yard that has ...I have a Pomegranates growing in my yard that has its first flower. There are loads of red berries on the tree that are ready to flower too. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-47153848304641460102017-03-30T07:14:00.812-04:002017-03-30T07:14:00.812-04:00I bought a dormant crown from Jim and it sprouted ...I bought a dormant crown from Jim and it sprouted quickly. The late cool weather we had this late winter confused it for awhile and growth slowed. I am happy to say now back to warm weather my tindora has taken off growing again! Ordering from Jim was easy and he shipped it to me very quickly and care was taken to keep the plant safe and moist. Thankyou very much!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14043257673612186710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-6744462415323442402017-03-12T23:02:11.873-04:002017-03-12T23:02:11.873-04:00Thanks Jim,
My Pop gave me these to grow as they h...Thanks Jim,<br />My Pop gave me these to grow as they have been in the family for some generations now. The seeds reminded me of Jack & The Beanstalk, and the vine lived up to this also. If nothing else, I'd grow it for the pretty flowers, but now I know there's no giant at the top. Thanks for the helpful info. And your cooking instructions, well that's just how Nana does it.<br />Cheers,<br />Hannah Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824919320787309183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436300684009668766.post-89972061959580023412017-01-18T19:02:41.254-05:002017-01-18T19:02:41.254-05:00After finding some at the grocery store and trying...After finding some at the grocery store and trying them, I'm a fan. They're definitely unique in their flavor, but it is mild, and I find it takes up other flavors well when it is cooked.<br />Larson197https://www.blogger.com/profile/03844278630956641087noreply@blogger.com