It's Kev
Omono
had them in hot water for a day until they were swollen up, then planted them
check my baobabs
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Kievnstavick
Shohin
Did you happen to break through the seed coating?
In my experience with prepping the seeds, just soaking them isn't enough as the water doesn't penatrate the seed coat. They do swell, but it was only a marginal difference. You will have to wait for natural processes to break them down which could take years.
When the seed itself swells, it cracks open the outer coating quite noticeably. I think my seeds swelled to 2 or 3 times their original size with the outer shell being only slightly swollen.
If you check on my threads, you can see and read about my trial with them initially
In my experience with prepping the seeds, just soaking them isn't enough as the water doesn't penatrate the seed coat. They do swell, but it was only a marginal difference. You will have to wait for natural processes to break them down which could take years.
When the seed itself swells, it cracks open the outer coating quite noticeably. I think my seeds swelled to 2 or 3 times their original size with the outer shell being only slightly swollen.
If you check on my threads, you can see and read about my trial with them initially
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Stella
Mame
I have to agree vir Jason, these look like adenium. Definitely not a boababTheyre marketing it as an indoor plant, the label said baobab, so no idea really
jason biggs
Chumono
jason biggs
Chumono
jason biggs
Chumono
front and back... cut back hard - 2 or 3 years and i think it will be something.
jason biggs
Chumono
ramification coming on nicely...
jason biggs
Chumono
been growing this one out for a few years in an oversized pot... growth hasn't been that fantastic but after all the roots have been removed - i am left with a proper stump 
jason biggs
Chumono
i think this is going to be a big improvement... cut off the 3 big branches - the taper is nice...
It's Kev
Omono
@jason biggs are these trees ground/field grown? or do they just stay in massive containers from seed?
stupid question, i know, but i wanna set a realistic growth expectation for my situation
stupid question, i know, but i wanna set a realistic growth expectation for my situation
jason biggs
Chumono
none of my trees have been field grown but most are well over 20 years old... in S.A. they do very well in the plastic containers and can thicken nicely in a few years... wide and shallowish seems to be perfect for strong root growth... cut the top for shaping (no problem) but let the roots grow out until you have achieved a thick trunk.
It's Kev
Omono
Thanks, I figure I gotta go from nursery pots to plastic basins
Had a caterpillar eating most of the growth off my seedling, found another tonight trying to have a go at the 2nd flush, hope it does shoot a few leaves before it goes into winter mode
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jason biggs
Chumono
this year i am not trimming at all...not moving the pots in the hope that the roots will grow into the ground...
will cut back hard in april
will cut back hard in april
jason biggs
Chumono
finally got some seeds to grow nicely...little trick - boil them twice , it seems to help...
jason biggs
Chumono
first tree to be brought indoors this autumn...cut all the surface roots off... what do you think about the big ugly bulge at the base??
Kievnstavick
Shohin
When the tree is naked, it does add a strange visual weight towards the bottom. Is it more balanced when the tree is in leaf?
Have you considered attempting elephant scaring in the area?
Have you considered attempting elephant scaring in the area?
jason biggs
Chumono
had to move some trees...end of the growing cycle - no more water...tree in green bonsai pot is a cutting.
jason biggs
Chumono
this is not a sport for the faint hearted... only 2 out of plenty have rooted properly over 22 years...
Kievnstavick
Shohin
Have you identified aspects that contributed to the successful cuttings?
