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Posted by silvercargo SEQld Aust (My Page) on Tue, Dec 21, 04 at 16:42
Does anyone know if the pandanus, 'Pandanus sanderi' will grow in the subtropics , and is it available in Aust? I just purchased the 'William Warren' book titled "The Tropical Garden" and I just love some of the plants in it.
The variegated Crinum,Dwarf variegated heliconia,the banana tree with burgundy leaves and the Bali agave.
Are there specialist nurseries that stock these plants?
The Pandanus sanderi appears to have no spines which would be a plus. Thanks for any replies. Don
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RE: Pandanus sanderi
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| I think it may be taboo to have the banana in Queensland, perhaps someone in the know can tell us. Coral Coast may know about the pandanus. |
RE: Pandanus sanderi
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| humm.. i gota think a bit about this one |
RE: Pandanus sanderi
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Hi Silvercargo,
Sorry but Pandanus and the Red Bannana are a no no in Queensland, yes they tend to escape into the wilds and create much havoc indeed.I think we have enough other intoduced things to contend with at present.Maybe you can find something similar to take there place. I have found a lot of unhappy new arrivals to Qld, that are unaware of all our things that we can not have. If are intending to move to our sunnier climes, please ask / check before you move. Lady moved to Qld built $8000 pond for her Prized Koi and yes the DPI came and destroyed them, Lots of plants are also not allowed in Qld sorry but Rulz is Rulz. Good luck. Peter r.
"Qld beautiful one day, not allowed the next." |
RE: Pandanus sanderi
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| Don To grow ornamental bananas in Queensland you need a special permit due to the possibility of them spreading disease. Pandanus on the other hand are fine to grow in Queensland as there is NO restrictions on them. Pandanus sanderi can be a bit hard to source but yes it has no spines on its leaves and it will grow in the subtropics. I grow a similar but smaller variety Pandanus baptistii (it is quite often confused with P. sanderi but is different). I know the variegated Crinum you are talking about and I have it growing here. I might be able give you a plant of it if you want. The Bali Agave is Furcraea foetida is available but can be expensive. I have a few of them growing in my garden. I wouldn't bother with the variegated Heliconia as it would be one of the Heliconia indica cultivars which don't do too well in the cooler subtropical zones. Andrew. |
RE: Pandanus sanderi
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| Just a bit off to the side on the original question, you mentioned Furcracea Foetida, is this the variegated or plain leaf variety. If it is the plain leaf I have 100s that I can't get rid of |
RE: Pandanus sanderi
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nuts1au ; The variegated one I am after and yes they are expensive!
Coralcoast; Andrew , I would love a var. Crinum if you have a spare. I do have a var. Pandanus, a low clumping variety with spines. I think it is called veitchii. Quite nice while small but can get a bit untidy. You itch for days after dividing it! I will give the heliconia a miss, the banana is a no-no, I will ask Santa for the Agave and will have to keep an eye out for the sanderi. Cheers and Merry Xmas to all! Don
P.S. stevnz Too much sun is my excuse. What's your's? |
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