Hi they germinate very quickly. I usually take a seed tray and sprinkle the seeds. I leave the seedlings in the tray until they are ready to move into a small plastic pot and gradually into a bigger pot. Once the leaves look sturdy enough you can then slowly introduce it into your garden. However, you could toss them in the soil and keep an eye on them. Some of the ones i had, did self seed and they popped up around the mother plant. So either method works.

​@@redsoilgardener I got a whole bunch from a neighbor, and she she also gave me seeds. I made the mistake of leaving the rosettes in rain, and I think some perished from too much water. But some still look good, and I have the seeds. They don't do so well in bright shade/dappled sun, eh? The front of the house faces SW, the back NE and I was hoping to try back there. Maybe the seeds. Thank you so much.

Hi it is so easy to propagate. If there are any issues feel free to DM me.

I totally love the flowers and its' bizarre shape. Yes a conversation piece.

Try growing it in water. I use this method for my bookshelves.

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they are very beautiful yes

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Hi thanks for sharing. Will try to put out a video soon on recognising the Node for propagation. Thanks for following and sharing.

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Yes, as the flowers form at the tip of the branches, by pruning it, the shrub will become bushier and produce more blooms. From every branch you cut, two branches will form meaning more flowers forming at the tip of the branch.

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Hi dear, your comment so sweet. Yes they make great ground cover, great foliage.

Hi sorry for late response. and thank you for following my channel. With the Gasteria I did a well draining mix. I try to avoid using Red soil on its own as i find it gets compact when dry and it retains a lot of water similar to clay. I do make my own potting soil where I mix red soil in my compost heap so that I add organic matter. Try 2 parts potting soil ( this you should be a well draining potting soil) 2 parts coarse sand or grit 1 part pumice. One could substitute perlite instead of pumice. Once you mix the ingredients fill a pot with the mix and check when you water the mix, the water runs through the drainage holes.

@@redsoilgardener super helpful. Thank you so much.. agree that red soil is too dense for succulent roots and needs massive amendments, which makes no sense..better to avoid, I guess

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When you get brown edging and tips could a result of under watering or overwatering. Cannas are thirsty plants and you are experiencing a hot summer make sure you water the soil around the Canna roots. Overwatering could result in mushy roots, but I don't think it's that as your plants seems happy and flowering. Just in case, check the underside of the leaves, just incase it's pests. They love hiding. if there is nothing then we can eliminate that.

Hi, rust attack spreads really fast. I use Neem as it is organic but one must repeat the application every two weeks. With Rust you have to ensure that you allow circulation by pruning some of the foliage. Also is to water the soil and try to avoid water on the leaves. Great that your plant is doing well and have blooms. Enjoy your plant and Happy gardening.

HI Denise,I live in Nairobi, Kenya which is basically almost bang on the equator. We have two hot seasons and two rainy seasons. Alot of the flowering plants were bought in from South African and some trees like the Jacaranda tree from South African. We also have equal days and nighttime all year around and we are above 1800 m above see level.

Wonderful! Very easy to propagate and once it flowers, it is stunning. Good luck with the propagation and Happy gardening.

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Thank you dear. I love Cannas and its great that you share the love for Cannas with your friends and family. Spreading the love. Happy gardening.

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Yes you can. Once the flower is spent and the petals fall off, allow the seed head to dry. You can actually allow the seed head to dry on the plant. Once dried, open up the seed head and you will have your seeds.