Bush Turkey Posted February 2, 2009 Hey all, just wondering if this is normal growth? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxydiser Posted February 2, 2009 Yep, the first few set have those funny little pinnate leaves but all sets thereafter are normal Kinda reminds me of a mate that was growing the waccy-baccy overseas - the first set of leaves came out all round and he thought he'd been taking for a ride... then the second set of leaves came out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Turkey Posted February 3, 2009 dufusyork shire what the??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paradox Posted February 3, 2009 many Acacias, like those in the obtusifolia/longfolia group have lost their leaves as an evolutionary response to dry climate, with the phyllode (leaf stem) modifying to take the place of the leaf. in seedlings the leaves are still present on the end of the phyllode on the first few segments. awesome that you're getting into it & growing your own man, now you gotta do some research Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Turkey Posted February 3, 2009 many Acacias, like those in the obtusifolia/longfolia group have lost their leaves as an evolutionary response to dry climate, with the phyllode (leaf stem) modifying to take the place of the leaf. in seedlings the leaves are still present on the end of the phyllode on the first few segments.awesome that you're getting into it & growing your own man, now you gotta do some research yeah ive got a few acacias... had 100% germ rate!!!! That one has been grown under lights! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~shameless~ Posted February 3, 2009 It may also while its youngish ( up to about 4 years old ) still have leaves on the end of its phyloides from time to time , pretty cool subbo, you've done well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
compost Posted February 3, 2009 how groovy is it seeing those first set of leaves close at night and open in the morning.. sweet as. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Turkey Posted February 4, 2009 how groovy is it seeing those first set of leaves close at night and open in the morning.. sweet as. yeah so cool!!! im pretty impressed with the way this one is going! I want to put it outside.. but its never been outside (exposed to wind) so how can i stop the wind from breaking it! put a fan on it for a week or two??? i dont just want to put a stick next to it.. i want to make the stem stronger! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~shameless~ Posted February 4, 2009 Um, if you dont want the wind to break it dont put a fan on it! DUFUS Harden it off in a partly shaded well protected environment like east facing spot, or spot that doesnt get too windy, young seedlings are pretty flexible, checkout your garden. well done subbo they are hard to find seeds for and hard to germ sometimes, you have done well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Turkey Posted March 13, 2009 she is coming along quite nicely! didnt think it would make it this far!!! when do ya think it needs a bigger pot or in the ground??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiral Posted March 13, 2009 Lovely looking seedling there subbo..top notch...if you have access to planting it out in the ground then my advice is to do it...they take off like you wouldn't believe once they get their roots out in some nice local Aussie soil. Don't pamper it though just stick it in the ground and let it rip..its a nice time of the year to harden plants off IMO..they will be nicely established before the onslaught of next years summer. I've had approx 2 feet of growth on a couple of Acuminata's that are in the ground..they simply love it. H. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderIdeal Posted April 12, 2009 how groovy is it seeing those first set of leaves close at night and open in the morning.. sweet as. there is a little prostrate thing around here with thorny seeds IIRC, looks a lot like an acacia with pinnate leaves which all close up instantly if you brush them, and the stems contract. no idea how this serves it's survival. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiral Posted April 12, 2009 shes dying! why whats going on..what have you done and post a pic please...!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apothecary Posted April 12, 2009 there is a little prostrate thing around here with thorny seeds IIRC, looks a lot like an acacia with pinnate leaves which all close up instantly if you brush them, and the stems contract. no idea how this serves it's survival. That would be Mimosa pudica or a friend of the family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Turkey Posted April 12, 2009 why whats going on..what have you done and post a pic please...!!! she has gone all crispy! hasnt even been in full sun.. she has had about 4 hours of sun a day (with shade cloth) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiral Posted April 12, 2009 she went from underlights to sun with shade cloth....IME plants that are SOFT from being grown under lights need special ways to harden em off..total shade like under a large tree for a good few months...no direct light on leaves..they really react very quickly when going from artificial light to out doors..maybe you can save her by just leaving her alone in total shade..dont water it anymore than u have too...and certainly don't fertilze with anything...natives need special ferts not the crap in bottles from K mart and bunnings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Turkey Posted April 12, 2009 cheers Hunab! ill try and save her.. it seemed to of happened in one day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenny Posted April 18, 2009 How is she subbo? Re hydrating? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Turkey Posted April 18, 2009 (edited) How is she subbo? Re hydrating? na not really! pretty much the same... maybe a little greener on the tips of phyls. ill go take a pic Edited April 18, 2009 by subbo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenny Posted April 18, 2009 Well she doesn't seem any worse than the previous shots. Which is a good sign. If you can put her on a windowsill getting some indirect sunlight and amp up the water a little bit, i think she will come back nicely. Mine were left in standing water for weeks and loved it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FancyPants Posted April 24, 2009 I buggered a few maidenii seeds that I'd put in a little container sitting on cotton soaked in hot water. Kinda forgot they were there and then 2 weeks later got tea (no milk) spilt into the container but the shoots are still coming out of the seed so I've just put them into seedling trays... fingers crossed I haven't killed them but I don't like their chances Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenny Posted May 18, 2009 (edited) How is she going subbo? My prayers have been going out to the little maiden, hoping it worked! Edited May 18, 2009 by kenny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sethomopod Posted June 7, 2009 I buggered a few maidenii seeds that I'd put in a little container sitting on cotton soaked in hot water. Kinda forgot they were there and then 2 weeks later got tea (no milk) spilt into the container but the shoots are still coming out of the seed so I've just put them into seedling trays... fingers crossed I haven't killed them but I don't like their chances Should be good fancypants!, I germinate all my acacias in water thats changed daily. (First lot of water is boiling, room temp for the rest) Some sit in there for 10-14 days before throwing a shoot.. just slowly swelling, then they appear.. I pot them 24hrs after I see the first sign of a root, and have only success... Your babies will be fine! Hope this helps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
