Growing pohutukawa part one

[@geriannroth449]

Can it grow in the tropical Caribbean?

[@starflash08]

thanks for your videos, keep them coming great advice, im currently trying to germinate southern rata, no luck yet

[@redearthnativeplants165]

Southern rata would be difficult. I'm trying to source seed for rata on the Coromandel to try.

[@starflash08]

@@redearthnativeplants165 i found some sothern rata growing at the top of mt pauanui however did not germinate, looking forward to your next videos

[@HoudiniMagician_SimShadè]

Difficult you say... I'm going to try southern rata and pohutakawa, as soon as i have the seeds, or sometimes find seedlings under or near the tree! Hopefully, they aren't too difficult as i love to bonsai as well! Thanks for your videos i really get a lot of great advice from them!!

[@jaax97]

Pohutukawa!! I've tried and failed, I'm excited to try again with guidance, thanks mate!

[@redearthnativeplants165]

It's well worth trying. I'll be posting a video on sewing the seed soon, so check it out.

[@rickitait4110]

Glad you collected seed. Please look out for Myrtle Rust!!!

[@redearthnativeplants165]

Yes! I check pretty often, even though there isn't much risk where I am

[@kiwiprouddavids724]

My grandmother was buried in a Pohutukawa box . I'm trying to grow one bonzi Stile that can be planted out when I die . Could you tell me any other interesting things and growing them ,I'm trying to grow mine with three shoots that I'm rubbing the lateral buds off to make grow long and straight so I can plat them together . I'm also growing few kophi trees. I used to be a nurseryman specialized in grafting fruit trees until I stuffed up my back

[@redearthnativeplants165]

Sorry it's taken so long to reply. The Bonzai will be pretty interesting in a few years. I have a kauri in a pot that has two identical trunks that I'm thinking of twisting together when I plant it. Just for fun. Keep at it!

[@raphlvlogs271]

why are they rarely planted outside of New Zealand?

[@redearthnativeplants165]

Howdy. I have heard of some growing overseas. There may be a perception that they only grow in NZ??? Not sure but they are the same family as the Eucalypts, Callistemon, paperbarks etc so worth a try anywhere.

[@bradpittskiwiwife]

Hi there, what part of NZ do you live in? Love the vids.

[@redearthnativeplants165]

Howdy. I am on the Coromandel Peninsula.

[@bradpittskiwiwife]

@@redearthnativeplants165 Great! I've just scarified 50 odd kowhai seeds with the pliers and sandpaper. Looking forward to seeing these germinate. Thanks for your instructional videos. I had no luck prior.