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    How easy are they to grow? Santalums are root parasites aren't they?

    Yes they are. Not that difficult once germination has been mastered, as they are not particularly fussy as to the host species.

    Do you sprout the seeds and plant them in with a Hakea or something.

    Currently, I use myoporum parvifolium as the seedling's host, then transplant out and use either olives, pistachio, or acacia as secondary hosts. Most native species are ok.

    Do they strictly require desert type climates or will a Melbourne climate suffice if you give them good drainage and a sunny/warm spot?

    They now grow in desert type situations, only because of over-collection and clearing of the better lands. Before this happened, they were extremely common, and will grow almost anywhere, including Melbourne. Drought and frost tolerent, they thrive given conditions nicer than a desert.

    Good to see some action in here again

    Obviously been a bit quiet !

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    I do have a number of Santalum Acuminatum that I can trade. They are better known as Quandongs. I have the prized Nectarbrook Cultivar that has superior fruiting characteristics to 'bush' varieties.

    I am currently still accumulating more Santalum Spicatum.

    Santalum Album is what I'm interested in acquiring.

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    A big problem with miticides and spidermites is that spidermites have an extremely fast life cycle and become immune to most products very quickly. I've had several product resistant infestations. If you haven't enough time for predatory mites to catch up, and resistance is showing, then the use of abamectin I've found to be very effective. Beware, it is nasty stuff, but results are what is looked for.

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    Hell all, I'm glad to have found this place as many of the topics being discussed are of much interest to me. I hope to both gain some knowledge, and be of some help in the future.

    But first, I am looking for Santalum Album nuts. For some reason I'm finding this difficult. I'm currently growing S. Spicatum, but want to try the tropical S. Album.

    Any responses appreciated.

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