Savage Gardener

I've been careful not to overwater mine of late...Seems happier for it. Filtered light, humidity.... Maybe sing to it or play music to it too (if you're into that kinda thing)

got somw Shipibo cuttings just starting out...Happy to do a trade once they're good to send

Any books left?

As with any variegation I'm told... Virus

Caused by a virus apparently

quote fail....

Foot that is...

Gorgeous!

It's fast! mine has doubled it's size in 6 weeks!! Filtered light, humidity and it should be fine. You repot it from the little seedling pot that it came in??

Thanks for sharing mate.

Always loved Chris Cornell from Soundgardens publishing company name... "You make me sick, I make music" You can't beat a good play on words!

They look fine to me! My Caapi has doubled in size in approx 2 months in a cheap greenhouse from Crazy Clarks...

Keen as.... keep us informed on the location bigred. See y'all there!

Wow....Fascinating! "It was the life history of the renowned Chinese herbalist Professor Li Chung Yun, who lived to the age of 256 years (having outlived 23 wives) which made the western world aware of the true value of herbs for longevity. Herbs he recommended, most highly, were gotu kola and ginseng. He was born in 1677 and in 1933 the New York Times announced the death of this remarkable Oriental, whose life span had reached over two and a half centuries. The Chinese Government officially recorded his age. Professor Li, at the age of 200 years still gave courses of lectures for 28 weeks at a time, each lecture on longevity lasting 3 hours, at a Chinese University. Those who learned from him, declared that he did not appear older that a man of 50, standing straight, strong and had his own natural teeth and head of hair. Besides recommending life-extending herbs, his lectures gave clear-cut guidelines, for those who wished to enjoy a long life. He stressed; one should never be in a hurry ... take it easy ... take your time. He taught his students to sit as calmly as a tortoise, walk as sprightly as a bird, and sleep as soundly as a dog. He advocated avoiding extremes of emotion of all kinds, especially as a person grows older, as nothing drains energy from the body as rapidly, or disrupts the functional harmony of vital organs, as completely, as stress or strong outbursts of emotion. Daily physical exercise and deep breathing was important, as also was a simple, primarily vegetarian, diet; and on hot, summer nights, over-eating should be avoided (as it causes stagnation of the blood and lowered energy). On cold, winter mornings, extra quantities of nourishing foods should be eaten, to provide the extra essence and energy the body required, for keeping warm. It is said that in the Orient, where gotu kola is primarily regarded as a herb for longevity, there are many recorded examples of unusual longevity, attained by those who used the plant, regularly. Elephants seek out gotu kola as a favourite food. Could it be that the strength of the animal, the unfailing memory and its long life, are due to regular consumption of the herb? After Li Chung Yun’s death in 1933, numerous research projects explored the properties of gotu kola and undertook various trials, with wound healing, duodenal ulcers, to enhance memory skills, tumours, etc. In India, scientific documentation of clinical tests, by Dr.M.V.R. Appa Ras and his associates, showed increased mental activity of children in the trials. Fifteen, mentally retarded children were given a 500mg tablet of powdered gotu kola daily. After trials of three months, the children showed increased powers of attention and concentration, considerably above that of the fifteen children in the placebo group. Results also showed significant increase in IQ (4.6%), general ability, with improved behavioural patterns and expression, communication and co-operation. Biochemical studies revealed, gotu kola benefited the replacement rate of biogenic amines: the chemicals in our brains which act as neuro-transmitters, involved in learning and memory process."

Gotu Kola AKA Pennywort is all over the place in QLD, I've found my tent atop of it several times in the morning after setting up in the dark.... I eat it everyday after my stepdad was preaching that it cured his 20+ year Arthrytis after eating 3 leaves a day for only 6 weeks!! He told me it has your RDI of Vits A,B,C and D.... Never really researched this, might check your link Bogfrog.... Cheers!

When/where is the meet bigred?

Dude...Pennywort AKA Gotu Kola.... It'll spread superfast, cover the ground and you can eat it/make tea to get your daily intake of Vitamins A,B,C and D!

Yes please!

I was wondering if anyone had heard much on this.... I heard about it earlier this year and kind of put it on the shelf to research when I had time to do so... Have just done a quick Google search and there seems to be plenty of stories on it so time to get reading... Try Googling "fungus that eats polyurethane" I'd be interested to see what some of the more informed members of the Corroboree have to say on the topic. Peace and enjoy!

Anyone care to share some advice regarding optimal growing conditions for the Psychotria Viridis "Shipibo" cutting I recently obtained? It is doing fine after potting up, I'm just wondering what others have found to be most successful from experience? My Caapi is going absolutely nuts! I keep them in a little greenhouse or under a pergola in partial sunlight during the day and take them both indoors at night to avoid any potential frost... Anyway, if any of that sounds wrong or if there is some better practices I'd love to hear from you! Thanks Stevie-leigh

I got one the other week when you suggested from Crazy Clarks Mick. I still have those Cumquats frozen for y'all too....

Thanks Dark Spark... I checked out the link gtarman link posted and found this, "Keep moist at all times. Psychotira viridis can handle some overwatering, and brief dryness." Appreciate the input guys Have a nice weekend Stevie

If you have some advice/info on how to do this successfully I'd be happy to give it a go and send you some bigred82, I'll be back at the site I saw them soon.... And as I said a friend has 2 different types growing from a tree in his yard also....