Are banksia trees suitable for propagation by cuttings like roses? What types of fertilizers and nutrients are typically used for them? I've been watching the first and second videos, and I've decided to challenge myself to grow them here in Korea by purchasing seeds.
Not sure about propagation from cuttings... Banksias hate phosphorus - they like iron sulfate - best fertilizer is basic compost ( not chicken or beef manure) - they are easy to grow from seed
That's amazing work, and thanks for the video! I was wondering what your soil drainage is like under your raised bed? And do you have much rain/humidity in your area?
Under the beds the drainage is not great - that is why I had to build the raised bed - 12 inches seems to work well - Sacramento has low humidity - rains only in the winter - a mediterranean climate
I have grown some grevillea from seeds from my own plant - and just planted them outside in october in small pots - ua-cam.com/video/mcJqf8AbGII/v-deo.html
Also wondering about the raised bed Banksia first how big is the bed / type of wood and also how often you water it compAred to plants in pot @ do you give it iron/sulphate as well ? Thanks!!
I'd disagree about pruning. Banksia generally multiple shoot and flower from trimmed nodes and I've had 3 or 4 flower stems off a pruned section. The more compact and heavily pruned the better they will flower.
Hi Just letting you know the best places to get proteaceae seeds, For Australian native proteaceae seeds try Nindethana seeds in Western Australia, there you can buy Stirlingia, Isopogon, Hakea, Dryandra, Banksia, Petrophile and others, prices are pretty cheap, The other place is Royston Petrie seeds in Mudgee N.S.W Australia, they have a huge range of South African Proteaceae seeds, Protea, Leucadendron, Leucospermom as well as a huge range of Australian Proteaceae. Most of the Western Australian Proteaceae are hard to grow in Eastern Australia due to humidity. Hope this helps Best of luck with your Proteaceae growing
@@growproteas1148 I read even in parts of Perth it needs to be in raised beds of gravel and sand to be able to flower but I haven’t tried it yet! Have yours flowered yet?
@@jacquibourke2838 no flowers yet - plant is growing well in the raised bed so hopefully soon i will have my first flower - will definitely make a video on it...
I can FEEL your excitement. It's brilliant when plants respond to your treatments!
2 videos back to back! You're on fire!
Must be such a good feeling seeing those seeds start to sprout and then again when you figured out the acidity problem. I hope it flowers for you!
Thanks!
Any updates mate? I’m on the East Coast of Australia and just got bought a seedling. I want to give it every opportunity to live.
Are banksia trees suitable for propagation by cuttings like roses?
What types of fertilizers and nutrients are typically used for them?
I've been watching the first and second videos, and I've decided to challenge myself to grow them here in Korea by purchasing seeds.
Not sure about propagation from cuttings... Banksias hate phosphorus - they like iron sulfate - best fertilizer is basic compost ( not chicken or beef manure) - they are easy to grow from seed
That's amazing work, and thanks for the video! I was wondering what your soil drainage is like under your raised bed? And do you have much rain/humidity in your area?
Under the beds the drainage is not great - that is why I had to build the raised bed - 12 inches seems to work well - Sacramento has low humidity - rains only in the winter - a mediterranean climate
@@growproteas1148 OK thanks, that's really helpful!
Do you have experience with growing grevillea? Do you use the same paper towel method?
I have grown some grevillea from seeds from my own plant - and just planted them outside in october in small pots - ua-cam.com/video/mcJqf8AbGII/v-deo.html
Also wondering about the raised bed Banksia first how big is the bed / type of wood and also how often you water it compAred to plants in pot @ do you give it iron/sulphate as well ? Thanks!!
30 by 30 inches, made of redwood, yes i have used iron sulfate with all banksias, water same as potted plants
grow proteas thanks! have some heath banksia i grew from seed - wish me luck !!:)
@@josephmoore5447 awesome!
I'd disagree about pruning. Banksia generally multiple shoot and flower from trimmed nodes and I've had 3 or 4 flower stems off a pruned section. The more compact and heavily pruned the better they will flower.
That is what I said in the video
Hi
Just letting you know the best places to get proteaceae seeds,
For Australian native proteaceae seeds try Nindethana seeds in Western Australia, there you can buy Stirlingia, Isopogon, Hakea, Dryandra, Banksia, Petrophile and others, prices are pretty cheap,
The other place is Royston Petrie seeds in Mudgee N.S.W Australia, they have a huge range of South African Proteaceae seeds, Protea, Leucadendron, Leucospermom as well as a huge range of Australian Proteaceae.
Most of the Western Australian Proteaceae are hard to grow in Eastern Australia due to humidity.
Hope this helps
Best of luck with your Proteaceae growing
Hi ,,,the ones in the raised beds how often do you water them,, and is that iron mix ok for proteas
Iron good for leucospermum...i water the raised beds same as potted plants
We need an update video
not much change in the plant - growing slowly - no flowers yet...
Can we get an update?
plant is still growing but no flowers yet... was planning to make a update when and if it flowers...
Go any flowers yet?
Not yet... but plant is growing well... so hopefully soon..
@@growproteas1148 I read even in parts of Perth it needs to be in raised beds of gravel and sand to be able to flower but I haven’t tried it yet! Have yours flowered yet?
@@jacquibourke2838 no flowers yet - plant is growing well in the raised bed so hopefully soon i will have my first flower - will definitely make a video on it...
Any updates mate? I’m on the East Coast of Australia and just got bought a seedling. I want to give it every opportunity to live.
plant sill alive and growing - waiting for that first flower to make a new video - iron sulfate every few months will help your plant...