Gunnera manicata vs tinctoria:How to tell the difference between Gunneras and growing tips

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Gunnera manicata vs tinctoria:How to tell the difference between Gunneras and growing tips
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[@GrowTropicalMK]

Thanks Chis. This is an information rich guide to identifying Gunnera :-) It looks like I have 2 Manicarta and one Tinc!

[@Bee-io3id]

Very informative thank you, I can now buy with confidence rather than buying the wrong one 😊

[@amcluesent]

Kind of relieved I have tinctoria! :)

[@Labraxsquad20]

Couldn't put it any better myself Kris.

[@gavt1198]

Excellent video Kris. I was actually searching your channel for this very subject the other day. And now you’ve done a video on it. Keep up the good work. Can’t wait for the update video for the whole garden

[@Justafan333]

Great video Kris. There are some magnificent fully mature specimens at a garden not far from me, it’s a real spectacle to witness the sheer size of these babies when they’re fully grown. After years of hunting, I’ve finally managed to acquire two genuine manicata at the ridiculously low price of £12 each. I’m giving up the front lawn for them 😂

[@YorkshireKRIS]

Fantastic! They're plants that won't disappoint

[@l333boa]

Love my Tinctoria but would also love to get my hands on a Manicata 😎

[@vincenzecalzone8666]

Great video as always Kris. Very interesting to see the differences

[@littlesammyf7380]

Both of mine from Beth Chatto and Primrose are Tincs, very frustrating, thank you for this fabulous video guide

[@seth7745]

Many of the comparisons on the internet are confusing as they have me convinced every specimen I look at is both tinctoria and manicota. However If I am to go by the revelation in this video that manicata has no red in the stems or veins, I can only conclude that a true manicata is simply not available in the US unfortunately.

[@davidbanner9001]

As always, thank you for the video Kris. I'm planning on buying a small manicata next year for a damp, but large area of my garden next year.

[@OssyDL]

Hi kris great vid and very helpful just realised i had tinctoria but now ordered a manicata well fingers crossed its manicata i did message to check first.

[@murraydawson8407]

Very clear explanation of the differences. The two are much the same in New Zealand as your plants, although I think G. tinctoria can get bigger. A recent paper (Shaw et al. 2022, A new spontaneous hybrid in Gunnera subgenus Panke (Gunneraceae) widespread in the British Isles, with notes on the typification of G. manicata) says that material cultivated as "G. manicata" is actually a hybrid named Gunnera x cryptica. Again, the same may be true in NZ.

[@southpacific222]

Fantastic information. Thank you!

[@downburst1]

Thanks Chris. I’m looking forward to seeing my main plant this year, haven’t fed yet but it’s 17c today and very humid, mild weather on the long range so feeding this weekend and going to push her this year as I’ve really built up manure and my own compost over last three years and I reckon this year will be really special

[@donnaduhamel6004]

Fantastic loved this..your plants are lovely!!!! Thanks for explaining and showing difference!!!!!!! ♡♡♡♡

[@YorkshireKRIS]

You're welcome

[@RATRUN77]

I actually prefer the tinctoria I love the Jurassic look and feel. Had it about 10 years on the edge of a pond. It’s about 5ft high 7ft wide so guess the pond is feeding it welll. . I’d still like a manicata if I can find room for it. Thanks for the information at least I know not to sell any.

[@raphlvlogs271]

can you use the hollow leaf stocks of the gunnera as straws or tubes?

[@superafrochic]

Hi kris can I take my gunnera indoors over the winter? It's only small. Thanks 👍🏾

[@Daniel-wb4lr]

Im planting Manicata, what size hole should I be digging? I'm going to line it with an old punctured rubber pond liner, what would you suggest back filling the hole with? Leaf mulch, well rotted horse manure and chicken pellets is what I have available would these be suitable, is it possible to over feed a gunnera

[@mohammedsattar4379]

Do you know where I could buy a genuine manicata? ive bought several mannicata plants .. only to later discover its a tinctoria

[@shannonspencer4001]

Ok, so I might have a hybrid Manicata and tinctoria. White veins, M size height and leaves (it’s still young), T shaped leaves and compact blooms. I thought it was T, nursery (CW-Washington state - US) just said Dino plant. As far as I know it’s legal to grow T here. I started propagating last year, but I want to clarify which it is before giving/selling any. I wish I could share pics lol.

[@LeeHowell100]

Hi I bought a plug plant Gunnera but as it's so small I'm unable to tell whether it is a Gunnera and if so which one. I'm unable to tell from your video. Is there any way I could send you some images please for your consideration? Thanks.

[@johns1907]

Hi Kris. Great video thanks. I have had my Manicata for 15 years. Its late July and it is large but many stalks are now collapsing under the weight of the leaves, which normally only happens in the Autumn. What has caused this and do I just cut them off at ground level? Your advice would be much appreciated, thanks.

[@YorkshireKRIS]

The recent extreme heat has stressed them. Many now have crispy leaves or collapsing leaves.

[@dartmouthdude]

Anyone in the US know how to get a manicata? I only find tincatoria online.

[@martinsmith6596]

Hi Chris my Gunnera has started to have purple specs over the leafs do you have an answer for that please Cheers Martin

[@YorkshireKRIS]

Probably aging leaves at this time of the year

[@jamienichols3305]

Great vid Chris. Don’t think mine is either. 10 ft flower spike with white flowers. Any ideas

[@YorkshireKRIS]

Probably a Rheum

[@jamienichols3305]

@@YorkshireKRIS looks like it kris,, but sold as manicata. Unbelievable

[@raphlvlogs271]

does the concave leaves of gunnera tinctoria helps it catch more rainwater?

[@YorkshireKRIS]

Yes

[@yvetteclayton3773]

Hi Kris, Will you be selling any of these as iv'e been busy making room for some lol, thanks for sharing this info.

[@YorkshireKRIS]

Hi Yvette, sorry, they'll be none of these for sale

[@Mrjboomseedco]

I got a gm growing in a 4.5” pot it’s not very big but how long do I have to keep this guy in it? I keep it always moist mid to high 70s during day humid and 65 at night in temp controlled room how long should I keep it in this pot? My colocasia gigantea and others are doing amazing in this set up so I figure the gunnera will to I keep them all well moist bat guano mixed in h20 or super thrive for a watering once a week but not a ton otherwise it’s straight h20 any pointers? I also have 275 gm seeds I just started germinating any tips would be great

[@Mrjboomseedco]

I forgot to mention I have a fan oscillating on them so it has a nice breeze and keeps any over heating down

[@StefanHaasje]

Great information. I think I have a tinctoria. can you ever put a gunnera in a small garden in full soil?

[@YorkshireKRIS]

That's up to you. They take up a lot of space . They need at least 3m in all directions

[@jennyhorner]

We were wondering why our healthy looking gunnera isn’t growing big! I’ve written back to the company and asked for a replacement. Do you think that’s the right approach?

[@YorkshireKRIS]

Yes if it said manicata then you were sold the wrong plant if you have tinctoria

[@stuntedmonk]

It seems that you have the invasive one Kris, so how is it invasive as I may have been given one, I’ll check in the morning. And if you have got an invasive one how do you prevent its invasive nature? Thanks, great channel

[@YorkshireKRIS]

I'll pick up any seedlings if they ever appear

[@stuntedmonk]

@@YorkshireKRIS thanks so I’ve since taken a look, it has one leaf with slight red veining but the stems are notably red. I think it’s a tinctoria. I was given this so no financial loss, what would you advise I do with the plant please Kris? Keep and be mindful or get rid?

[@stuntedmonk]

@@YorkshireKRIS no, no advice?

[@YorkshireKRIS]

@@stuntedmonk its not invasive in a garden setting providing its not planted near a watercourse that leaves your property into the wild.

[@stuntedmonk]

@@YorkshireKRIS thanks for getting back to me, I’m going to also remove flower heads before they set seed, just to be safe.

[@saltlifess6226]

What soil ph?

[@YorkshireKRIS]

They aren't too fussy. My soil is alkaline

[@teekandy]

Whats the size difference to a cryptica ?

[@YorkshireKRIS]

Almost all Gunnera thought to be manicata are in fact Cryptica in the UK

[@teekandy]

@@YorkshireKRIS so whats the max. Size i can expect ?

[@YorkshireKRIS]

@@teekandy leaves about 1.5m across on 2m tall stems

[@gman1087]

Im so confused...mine has features of both

[@YorkshireKRIS]

Flower and overall size are the key identifiers

[@bobcharlie7982]

I cant find a manicata for the life of me. I bought a mislabel tinctoria! Only last year Driving me crazy

[@YorkshireKRIS]

They are tricky to track down. Your best bet is buying in person in the south west

[@bobcharlie7982]

@@YorkshireKRIS any recommended places? I visit my parents down in cornwall a few times a year

[@serloinoflamm1119]

I can saw tinctoria being sold on eBay. Tried to report it using eBay’s useless reporting tool, but the item never got removed.

[@YorkshireKRIS]

It's frustrating isn't it

[@LeeHowell100]

Who was the seller please as I bought a plug plant stating it was a Gunnera Manicata but I can't tell what I've received. I'd like to show someone and get some advice as to what it is please. Thanks.

[@serloinoflamm1119]

@@LeeHowell100 There we’re quite a few. Cornishpl74 is still selling on eBay.

[@dartmouthdude]

@@serloinoflamm1119 do you ship to us?

[@serloinoflamm1119]

@@dartmouthdude I am not selling anything?

[@trojon]

Isn't it there are no true manicata in the UK?

[@YorkshireKRIS]

Yes that's right. See my updated video