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LuchrisLuchris Posts: 24
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My elderly aunt has sent me these seed pods.  Does anyone know what they might be, please?  She says the "tree" grows to about 10' with sword like leaves.  Flowers are black /red.  Should I plant them and see what I get? image

Last edited: 05 October 2017 11:47:56

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 54,012

    They look like Phormium seeds, and from the description, that sounds like what you have there.

    I'm not sure how quickly they come from seed, and they may not come true to the parent plant, but have a go if you like - nothing to lose  image

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 54,012
    philippa smith2 says:

    That was helpful wasn't it ? image 

    See original post

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    I think they'd need a good bit of heat and fairly dry conditions for a while to get anywhere. image

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • LuchrisLuchris Posts: 24

    Thank you to Fairygirl and Phillipa smith2 for replies.  

    I'll stick my Phormium seeds in some gritty compost in the greenhouse and see what happens!

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