Grow Your Own Prairie Smoke: Propagating Lespedeza Gerardiana Lespedeza gerardiana, also known as Roundhead Bushclover or more charmingly, Prairie Smoke, is a beautiful addition to any garden. This hardy perennial boasts delicate clusters of purple-pink flowers that resemble wisps of smoke, adding a touch of whimsy and elegance to your outdoor space. If you’re eager … Read more
A Bird’s Eye View to Growing More Psittacanthus Ramiflorus: Propagation Tips and Tricks The vibrant Psittacanthus ramiflorus, also known as the Red-flowered Mistletoe, is not your average holiday decoration. This striking parasitic plant, with its fiery red blooms and affinity for certain tree branches, adds a touch of the tropics to any landscape. While often … Read more
While visually similar to lychee, this is a Talisia dasyclada, also known as the hairy armpit fruit. Propagation of Talisia dasyclada is most successful through grafting onto compatible rootstock.
Though not as widely known, the Parkia multijuga can be propagated through its seeds. Soaking the seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing can help improve germination rates.
The image shows the fruit of Lecythis pneumatophora, commonly known as the monkey pot tree. To propagate this tree, extract the seeds from the mature fruit and sow them in a well-draining seed starting mix.