[Meet up: Brisbane]

Is anyone else interested for this weekend?

[Is This Asbestos?]

Thanks everyone. This will be a job for the pros.

[Is This Asbestos?]

Hello.

 

I greet you in the Love and in the Light.

 

I would like to know for certain if this sheet cladding is in fact asbestos.

 

I've looked online but I'm not confident of my own appraisal.

 

Any assistance from an expert of sorts would be greatly appreciated.

 

If you have any questions, let me know.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Infinite Love & Light

∞

 

 

 

 

 

 

[PictureThis - Plant ID App]

Welcome!

 

I greet you in the love and in the light.

 

I came across an app that I think could be quite useful for those that wish to identify unknown plants.

 

It's called PictureThis - Plant Identifier

 

To use it you simply snap a decent photo of the unknown plant, upload it and within seconds the app narrows it down to the top possible matches.

 

Failing that you can submit the photo to horticultural experts who can help ID it for you and add it to the database.

 

I've tested it and doesn't have a 100% accuracy but for most common plants it nails it almost every time.

 

No doubt the app will get better and better as time goes on and more people submit photos.

 

I hope someone find this useful.

 

Until next time my friends.

 

Infinite Love & Light

∞

[Ficus Religiosa]

The Seed Vine on eBay is a local Australian supplier with a good reputation.

 

http://r.ebay.com/LlnoPA

 

I hope that helps brother and best of luck growing this amazing tree.

 

[Ficus Religiosa]

Welcome!

 

I greet you in the Love and in the Light.

 

Today I'm talking about how to grow Ficus Religiosa from seed.

 

BACKGROUND

 

 

Ficus Religiosa, also known as the Bodhi Tree or Sacred Fig is a species of fig native to the Indian subcontinent. The trees feature oversized, intertwined, gnarly root systems that are partially visible above ground.

 

 

Ficus Religiosa trees are considered sacred. Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment while sitting under one. The leaves of this tree move continuously even when the air around is still and no perceptible wind is blowing.

 

 

Ficus Religiosa also serves as an important source of medicine. The various parts of the plants like stem, bark, fruits, buds and latex are used in the treatment of different diseases like dysentery, mumps, jaundice, heart diseases, diabetes, constipation and skin problems.  

 

 

HOW TO GROW FICUS RELIGIOSA FROM SEED

 

Step 1

 

 

Take great care in selecting fertile Ficus Religiosa seeds from a reputable source. Buy only fresh seeds as Ficus Religiosa has a short viability shelf life of approximately 6 months.

 

Step 2

 

 

Prepare a custom growing mixture using Seed Raising Mix, Sand, Vermiculite and Perlite at the ratio of  5 : 1 : 1 : 1. Blend the growing medium thoroughly.

 

Step 3

 

 

Fill propagation trays with the custom growing medium. Place the Ficus Religiosa seeds on top of the soil. Lightly sprinkle some sand over them to bind them in place but do not cover the seeds. Light is required to germinate these seeds. Covering the seeds will result in failure.

 

Step 4

 

 

Put a plastic lid over the tray. Place the tray in a place that receives strong morning sunlight only. Take the lids off for a few minutes each day to allow fresh oxygen to reach the seeds. Use a spray bottle to lightly mist the trays if they start to dry out. Keep the mix lightly damp for approximately 2-3 weeks until you see the seedlings appear.

 

Step 5

 

 

After 90 days the Ficus Religiosa seedlings will be mature enough to be transplanted into larger containers or out in the garden.

 

QUESTIONS

 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

 

Until next time my friends.

 

Infinite Love & Light

∞

[Meet up: Brisbane]

Me

[Meet up: Special SAB Camp NNSW (Memorial for andyamine) All welcome, but registration required.]

[I need suggestions for a memorial tree]

Bugger. Maybe try one of the local nurseries to see what else is available.

[Meet up: Special SAB Camp NNSW (Memorial for andyamine) All welcome, but registration required.]

I am interested in Kambo.

[I need suggestions for a memorial tree]

I've been trying to reply for ages but keep getting timed out. Very frustrating. I'm guessing others are in the same boat.

 

I love this idea. That's an extremely rare plant. I think a Woolemi Pine would make a perfect choice and very fitting.

 

I was going to suggest Araucaria Bidwillii aka the Bunya Nut Tree

 

These trees are absolutely massive. I was told a story that when the tree becomes an adult it drops a considerable amount of football sized cones full of Bunya Nuts on a cycle of once every 3 years around March. This abundant fruiting event brought together tribes from near and far for a corroboree that included a feast on the prized Bunya Nut. The taste has been likened to a cross between roasted chestnut and macadamia nut.

 

As a legacy to Christian I thought perhaps we could time a camp out once every 3 years that coincided with that fruiting event. Our own corroboree to pay tribute to those that have passed.

[[ENDED] 50x Vanilla Planifolia Orchid Seeds - Extremely Rare]

No I don't unfortunately. I quickly realised that orchid flasking is outside of my experience level.

 

I would hate to see these rare seeds go to waste in a failed attempt while trying to learn.

 

I completely understand. If it's okay with you I'll just give these seeds to you at no cost.

 

If you have any luck propagating them perhaps you could just send me some baby ones back.

 

Alternatively any other sacred plants/cactus/seeds would also be fine with me.

 

Anything but money. I felt so dirty asking for it in the first place.

[[ENDED] 50x Vanilla Planifolia Orchid Seeds - Extremely Rare]

FOR SALE - 50x Vanilla Planifolia Orchid Seeds - Extremely Rare

 

Welcome!

 

I greet you in the Love and in the Light.

 

This listing is for 50x Vanilla Planifolia Orchid Vine Seeds.

 

 

These seeds are extremely rare and are sent in a vial for ease of handling.
 

To help get you started, the package includes:

 

• 50x Vanilla Planifolia Seeds (in a vial)
• P668 Orchid Germination Agar (mixed with the seeds)
• 0.1cc Polymer moisture crystals (in a vial)

 

 

There are a variety of techniques you can use to grow Vanilla Orchids.

 

 

One can also look up 'Orchid Flasking' to find out how the professionals start their Vanilla Orchids.

 

Please Note: Recommended for experienced orchid growers only.

 

 

I am more than happy to consider cashless trades or exchanges for interesting sacred plants and/or seeds.

 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

 

Have a great day!

 

Infinite Love and Light

∞

 

[Passiflora]

I might be able to help you out.

 

I have established vines of Love In A Mist (Passiflora Foetida) and Maypop (Passiflora Incarnata)

[Plant ID x3]

Thanks for everyone's input.

 

So far I've concluded that Plant #1 is most likely a Sena Tora or possibly Senna Obtusifolia.

 

Plant #2 I think may be a Leucaena Eucocephala or possibly a Acacia Karoo. Is anyone able to comment?

 

Plant #3 possibly an Acaia of some sort. Any Acaia experts able to chime in?

[Plant ID x3]

Hello.

 

I greet you in the Love and in the Light.

 

I need some help to identify the following unknown plants.

 

Guesses are fine. Anything to help me narrow down my options would be appreciated.

 

If you require any further information or additional photos of certain sections of any plant, please let me know.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Infinite Love and Light

∞

PLANT LOCATIONS

 

BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

 

UNKNOWN PLANT #1

 

 

 

UNKNOWN PLANT #2

 

 

 

UNKNOWN PLANT #3

 

 

[brahmi seeds]

I wasn't able to find anyone selling seeds in Australia but there are a number of overseas sellers in India offering Bacopa Monnieri seeds.

[Tagetes - healing beyond wild psychoactivity]

These plants are nothing short of amazing and have a variety of medicinal uses.

 

The Mixe of Oaxaca drank a potent stimulating tea made from 9 flowers of Tagetes Lucinda for divination purposes.

 

The Aztecs had a smoking blend called 'Zempaxochitl' which was made up of equal part Tagetes Erecta and Tagetes Lucinda.

 

The Huichol Indians in Mexico smoked a mix made up of equal parts of Tagetes Erecta, Tagetes Lucinda and Nicotiana Rustica.

 

 

[2015 Australian Perpetual Free Trade Thread]

[Rooted Loph buttons for sale / trade]

Interesting book collection too

[Passionfruit Id please]

Unfortunately there are no traditional or medicinal uses currently known for Passiflora Caerulea.

 

The ones of ethnobotanical interest in the Passiflora group are Caerulea, Edulis, Foetida, Incarnata, Involucrata, Jorullensis, Laurifolia, Quadrangularis and Rubra. 

 

Most of these have long histories of traditional use as sedatives and sleep-inducing agents.

[Passionfruit Id please]

Blue Crown Passionflower (Passiflora Caerulea)

[Free Heteropterys angustifolia]

I'm interested. These are cool. They certainly do look like butterflies

[[Closed] Morning Glory Seeds (Ipomoea Violacea)]

All sorted. Thank you.

[[Closed] Morning Glory Seeds (Ipomoea Violacea)]

Awesome. I'll definitely put my hand up for those. Thank you!