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Psittocorums control

Posted by Brisbane_Rob QLD Aust (My Page) on
Wed, Sep 7, 05 at 4:35

Hmmm...I think I have some Psittacorums in my garden. I don't know where they came from and they responded very well to my giving them a bit more water and feed (!). Boy, did they grow. They've got a yellowy-green flower not much different to the foliage. However, as the novice that I am and that they were just about the first thing that I grew successfully, I don't want to tear them out. Can I contain them with a barrier? And will glysophate have any effect on them for control purposes?


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RE: Psittocorums control

Hi Brisbane Bob do you mean "Pittosporum" as I cannot find a plant under the name above.

If it is then they are very invasive and should not be planted near bushland, if the plant got in your garden it probably came by seeds or berries, dispersed either by the birds or the wind. Have a read of the link below and see if it that one.

There are plenty of flowering plants in Queensland that grow so easy, everything does so have a look around and grow a pretty one that you want. Cheers...MM.

Here is a link that might be useful: Pittosporum


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RE: Psittocorums control

No I think he is thinking of Heliconia psittacorum. I use to have around 20 different varieties of them but have gotten rid of most of them. I have found the most effective way to control them spreading is by use of a sharp spade. The rhizomes are easily cut through and are not deep rooted. Chemical controls will most likely have an adverse effect on the whole clump.

Andrew.


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RE: Psittocorums control

Thanks for clearing that up Andrew....MM.


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RE: Psittocorums control

Thanks - time to sharpen the spade...


 
 

 

 


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