87_botanist Posted November 2, 2017 Hi Guys, Does anyone have any experience harvesting seeds from Xanthorrhoea preissii I have one in the back yard with three spears and would like to harvest and give them away to interested SABers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gimli Posted November 2, 2017 The little "spikes" on the spires will open and the seed will be ready. Make sure the birds don't beat you to it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
87_botanist Posted November 2, 2017 Cheers @Gimli they are in bloom at the moment so ill just wait for now then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gimli Posted November 13, 2017 From memory, I collected seed in Feb/March but I think it's best around early Jan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
87_botanist Posted November 14, 2017 Did you have any success with germination or you haven't tried? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gimli Posted November 14, 2017 I collected for a re-vegetation group. I'd have to ask. I believe it takes quite a while for germination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gimli Posted January 17, 2018 @87_botanist how are the seeds coming along? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
87_botanist Posted January 18, 2018 they are still on the spear and the birds aren't touching them. I don't know if they should be falling out or if I need to pull them out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gimli Posted January 18, 2018 Grab a pair of tweezers and pull them out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites