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wanted: have: ponytails
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Posted by doona NSW Australia (My Page) on Fri, Feb 17, 06 at 5:38
We have heaps of small ponytails that we were going to sell but if someone wants to trade something we will consider that. We like ferns, cycads, palms, and plants that go with those. I also like dwarf liriope, Ajuga, some kalanchoe, begonias, and shade loving plants. Whatever you think would go with a tropical or rainforest-style garden we'll consider.
Thanks
Donna. |
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RE: wanted: have: ponytails
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Hi Donna,
I am just after advice on how to propagate ponytails. I have a very large ponytail with considerable growth on the main trunk and often wondered if I could cut them off and grow them but was unsure. Would you mind telling me how one propagates these plants? I have some common, green leaf liriope,if you would like me to send you some.
Thanks,
Halina |
RE: wanted: have: ponytails
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Hi Halina ....Thats what you do just cut them off and pot them I would not water very much.
Spring is the time you should be doing it have a look at the link below ....Cheers..MM. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Pony Tails
RE: wanted: have: ponytails
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Dear MM,
Thanks for posting the info on Ponytails. I have often thought you could propagate them by cutting the offshoots but was never confident enough to try. It was also rather alarming to know they could grow so tall as I have one right next to our house - just hope the root system is not too invasive. Thanks again, I found the article very informative.
Halina |
RE: wanted: have: ponytails
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- Posted by doona NSW Australia (My Page) on
Tue, Feb 28, 06 at 0:30
Hi again. I'm sorry but I was a bit hasty in offering my ponytails without consulting my husband. At the moment I can't give any away unless the trade is something we don't have already and of equal value to a ponytail or two (or several).
Halinka, sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. Unfortunately I have enough liriope now to divide and plant all through my gardens, but thank you anyway.
Donna. |
RE: wanted: have: ponytails
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| mm, Ive done the same thing and planted one right next to the house! does anyone know how successful it would be to dig it out and pot up? It's been in the ground for about 4 years and is 1 1/2 metres tall, and the base is about 20 cms wide? does it have a big root system to dig out? thanks if anyone can help
trancegemini |
RE: wanted: have: ponytails
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- Posted by doona NSW Australia (My Page) on
Sat, Mar 11, 06 at 23:37
| They are dead-easy to transplant, even when they are 20 years old. Their roots aren't too big and they hold their nutrients in their base so they don't suffer at all. We have been successful every time, touch wood! |
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