Hi Keith! The top of the propagule will usually have a pointy green tip which will unfurl into the first leaves when it has everything it needs. The bottom of the propagule is thicker and will often look brown towards the bottom and you may even see some reddish bumps or small roots beginning to push out from the stem. You will want to put the thicker side where the roots will emerge in the shell/sand and keep the top of the propagule above the water line where the leaves will emerge. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching! -Rising Tide Explorers

Thank you Ryan. Much appreciated and keep up the good work.

Hi Nicky! Any freshwater will work just fine. The red mangrove are salt tolerant, meaning they can tolerate salty conditions but they do not require it. The species we highlight in this video is the Red Mangrove which is considered an 'excluder', meaning that it will avoid taking in the salt when pulling in water. So feel free to fill up at the hose or the sink!

Hi Alex! They will do just fine in freshwater. Red Mangroves are salt tolerant and do best in environments where they don't have to compete with other plants and shrubs for the resources they need. They also require fairly saturated conditions like those provided by the tides in coastal areas. If you're growing them at home, freshwater will work perfectly. Thanks for watching!

@@Risingtidefl Thanks!!

Hi! In the correct environment and areas where the same species of mangroves are already found, they should be able to transfer well. It's not uncommon for young mangroves to stay quite small when growing in the understory of a mature forest, but if the mature tree dies or is damages to allow additional sunlight to penetrate the canopy, the young trees will start growing more quickly. Mangrove are prolific and if the area is suitable for mangroves to grow, they'll grow! Thanks for watching!

Thanks for exploring with us! So cool to see a comment on here from someone who has been out there on the water with us. Hope to have you back soon for more adventure!

@@Risingtideflwhere are you located to do this?

@@Roussey88 We are located in Southwest Florida and operate our kayak tours, kayak rentals, and boat tours within the Rookery Bay Research Reserve in Naples and Marco Island. We also have a shop in town called Naples Outfitters where we sell kayaks, paddleboards, roof rack systems, outdoor apparel & footwear, camping & hiking equipment, and provide service & repair for paddlesports equipment. You can read more at www.risingtidefl.com or www.naplesoutfitters.com and we hope to have you out sometime!

Hi! As long as it is inside and in a climate controlled area with plenty of sunlight and topped up water, you should be able to get it going no problem. It will likely stay small, but we would love to see an update of how it's going! Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching!

Red Mangrove are salt tolerant, meaning they can survive in marine water, but don't require it. Feel free to use freshwater from your sink! Enjoy!

Yes! Mangroves are salt tolerant, not salt dependent. They will do just fine in freshwater, but are often outcompeted by other plants when growing in freshwater systems. Enjoy!

Hi! Mangrove require ample full sun and will not do well in areas that are shaded or do not provide enough light. Outside would be the best choice, but will only survive all year outdoors in the Southern portion of Florida. Thanks for your comment!

kzbin.info/www/bejne/imObYmuYoK5kZtE this guy growin g it with certain light

I’m currently growing 4 of them. 2 that I have outside in pot growing quick. The one I have indoor next to my window is growing slow but has health roots. Going make a video soon

Red Mangrove propagules grow to about 12 inches, so it could be a red mangrove

Hi, I left the mangrove propogule in water only and it sprouted two leaves and some roots . I potted it only in garden soil and added water to it will it continue to grow. Please help me out. As I am doing an unusual bonsai.

@Evan Sherer it got four leaves now .grows slowly but in great condition

Either one or a 50/50 mixture of both should work great!

Hello! 1 & 2. Many different types of substrate will work as featured in the video, but they must always be fully saturated. I might avoid clay-like substrate as they tend to like sandy mud or peat like soils. Make sure to plug the holes in any pot or container so it can hold water and you can keep it full to the top 3. Change the water when you notice any algae growth or the water becomes cloudy. 4. Red Mangroves need ample sunlight. If you use a plastic pot just make sure to plug the holes so that it does not leak. Trimming a red mangrove can be difficult as they are non-epicormic trees and new growth comes from the growing tips at the end of each branch. It will branch naturally, but I would limit trimming until it has lots of branches and leaves and only trim sparingly. Thanks for your comment!

Should work just the same. Enjoy!

Being so similar we believe it will work the same way. This article may help you learn more about the specific factors impacting growth of Rhizophora Apiculata: www.scielo.sa.cr/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-77442002000200012 They may have slightly different light requirements than Rhizophora mangle which is featured in this video. Thanks for commenting!

@@RyMAster67 Thank you so much!

Hello! Mangroves are 'salt tolerant', meaning they can tolerate salt, but do not require it to grow. In the case of the red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), it's adaptation for dealing with salt is called exclusion, meaning it can block salt from coming into the root system when in estuarine or marine environments while pulling freshwater through. They use very little energy to do this. Other mangroves practice 'extrusion' where they take the salt in and excrete it in various ways, which is an energy intensive process. On another note, the mangrove propagules are already sprouted/germinated when we find them. A propagule is a sapling, not a seed, pod, or fruit. The leaves will unfurl and roots will emerge when they settle in a place that's good for them, just like the examples in the video. Good luck and enjoy!! Thanks for commenting!

@@RyMAster67 nice follow up thanks. Just bought my first propagule

Hi! Red mangrove are excluders and do not take in the salt even when in salty environments. If you grow one using freshwater, it can still easily move into a more brackish or salty environment so long at it has proper hydrology, sunlight, and other environmental factors that red mangroves need to thrive. Enjoy!

@@Risingtidefl thank you.

Hello! Heat should not be much of a problem as these tree typically grow in tropical environments. You may have higher algae growth in your container, but as long as you change your water when you see algae buildup it should do just fine!

Hi Thomas! Depending on what size you are going for you can use a variety of substrates as demonstrated in the video. Shell or gravel are great for smaller containers, but a mixture of sand and soil works well for larger containers so long as there are no drainage holes and the container can hold water for full saturation.

Hi Jesse! That sounds like a good mix, but make sure it has plenty of water and your container does not drain. Mangrove require lots of water to survive, so your container should be fuller saturated and hold water for it to have proper growing conditions. Thanks for watching! #RisingTideFL

@@Risingtidefl There was no drainage holes and there was plenty of water. But it still died.

@@plantguy9 They also need full sun and warm temperatures to do well. Some propagules do better than others, so I'd gather a few and see which ones take! In our experience roughly 3 out of 5 will begin to grow and thrive. Best of luck on your next attempt!! Enjoy!

Yes they grow great indoors. Many for sale on ebay of from me

Which plants do you grow?

@@VinylUnboxings I have flytraps sundew bladderworts Nepenthes and Sarracenia pitcher plants.

Hi Makhail! It does not! Mangroves are salt tolerant, meaning they can tolerate salt, but do not require it. Red Mangrove like the ones featured in this video are 'excluders', meaning that they exclude salt as they take water into their system. They will do just fine in fresh water, but are often out-competed by other plants in natural freshwater communities. You can use water right from the tap for your potted mangrove at home. Enjoy!

Am I get the roots or seeds

Hi Alieno! Any kind of slow release inorganic fertilizer containing nitrogen and phosphorus should work well. In their natural habitat, red mangroves primarily uptake their nitrogen in the form of ammonium due to anoxic soil conditions. Grown rates are usually limited by both nitrogen and phosphorus, so any slow release fertilizer should work well. Thanks for watching!!

@@Risingtidefl Thanks for your reply and video, very ufesul! I'm growing 6 plant from the seed here in Italy for the very first time! :)

Hi Owais! It is illegal to cut or trim mangroves in Florida without proper training and permits. We suggest heading to the beach or taking out a kayak on one of our guided tours or rentals to find some free floating mangrove propagules to start growing your own! You can reserve a kayak or book your guided tour with Evan or one of our other biologist guides at www.RisingTideFL.com

@@RyMAster67 - Hi, I am not from Florida. This is my General Question, whether we can do that?

@@shk.owais1911 A study by Pulver (1976) and another by Webb (1984) showed that white mangrove propagation is feasible by air-layering with rooting hormone, but black and red mangroves require futher development and they did not have success. Hope that helps answer your questions!

@@RyMAster67 - Got it, Thank you

That's great! Make sure to share your progress with us on our facebook page! We'd love to see how well your little mangrove is doing! facebook.com/RisingTideFL

No problem! Glad we can help and we wish you luck with your pet mangroves! #RisingTideFL

Heard that orange mangrove's grow like weeds if the temp is high enough.