Bursera fagaroides

[SubRosa]

Just a quick pic of this little tree which is mine through the generosity of member aerogrower. Thanks again Ray, hope yours come up soon!

 

[hcarlton]

What are your sprouting secrets? I still have 2 good looking seeds and they haven't come up yet.

 

[SubRosa]

I sanded one end of the seeds flat, then put them in my typical 50/50 peat/sand Sarr mix under typical soggy Sarr conditions for about a week, then let the media dry a bit to just lightly moist. Still only got 1 out of 3 though.............hopefully the others are pacing themselves.

 

[SubRosa]

Plant did well for a while, then turned yellow and dropped the leaves. I let it stay dry for a month or so, then resumed watering a couple weeks ago:

 

[aerogrower]

Awesome Im going to try again soon. Also some more for a giveaway soon also.

 

[hcarlton]

Really wish mine had come up....I'll remember to keep in mind your technique if I ever get a chance at these again. It's a fascinating plant....

 

[SubRosa]

Current pic:

 

[aerogrower]

Amazing John im so jealous!! I will take a picture of my Bursera fagaroides tonight, it will give you an idea of what yours will look like in 20 - 25 years lol. I have found several times where I have changed the conditions the plant was in and if you make it mad it will drop all of its leaves in a matter of hours!! Then when it settles down they come back almost as quickly. Pretty cool. Hawken send me your address and I will drop a couple more in the mail for you to try.