Author |
Message |
Stan
Joined: Wed Oct 31, 2007 5:52 pm Posts: 10687 Location: Hayward- S.F. Bay area Ca.
|
Mexican Gunnera.
In the something different category.
Last edited by Stan on Sun Apr 22, 2018 4:12 pm, edited 2 times in total.
|
Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:11 am |
|
|
Pierre
Joined: Mon Nov 29, 2010 8:11 pm Posts: 287 Location: Perpignan, Southern France
|
Re: Mexican Gunnera.
Does it withstand dry air ? Gunnera manicata cann't be grown in a our mediterranean climate.
|
Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:52 am |
|
|
Stan
Joined: Wed Oct 31, 2007 5:52 pm Posts: 10687 Location: Hayward- S.F. Bay area Ca.
|
Re: Mexican Gunnera.
I bought one about 15 years ago and kept it a greenhouse that had nothing to increase humidity. It quickly died. I would guess though that you still have a chance outdoors as it for sure can take warmer temperatures then Gunnera maniculata. Also,a dappled shade Pierre where you are would beat the conditions I had. Not much written on the net on it other then from Oaxaca.
|
Thu Feb 15, 2018 7:10 pm |
|
|
Pierre
Joined: Mon Nov 29, 2010 8:11 pm Posts: 287 Location: Perpignan, Southern France
|
Re: Mexican Gunnera.
Thanks Stan. I never heard from this Gunnera before. It probably needs an adapted spot. Maybe it is worth a try.
|
Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:12 am |
|
|
Paul Spracklin
Joined: Tue May 05, 2009 3:55 pm Posts: 2564 Location: North Thames delta UK
|
Re: Mexican Gunnera.
I've seen it growing in a botanical garden in Xalapa, Veracruz, which is down the wet east side. I'd say it needs humidity and constant access to water, same as the other Gunnera spp.
_________________ visit my website - www.oasisdesigns.co.uk
|
Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:44 am |
|
|
Pierre
Joined: Mon Nov 29, 2010 8:11 pm Posts: 287 Location: Perpignan, Southern France
|
Re: Mexican Gunnera.
Thanks Paul. So outside an oceanic climate it is going to be quite difficult to grow.
|
Sat Feb 17, 2018 5:44 am |
|
|
Paul Spracklin
Joined: Tue May 05, 2009 3:55 pm Posts: 2564 Location: North Thames delta UK
|
Re: Mexican Gunnera.
That would be my guess, Pierre. Maybe also sourcing material to try might be a challenge!
_________________ visit my website - www.oasisdesigns.co.uk
|
Sat Feb 17, 2018 8:50 am |
|
|
Pierre
Joined: Mon Nov 29, 2010 8:11 pm Posts: 287 Location: Perpignan, Southern France
|
Re: Mexican Gunnera.
I can imagine that, but when a plant is worth a try we finally find it. The actual difficulty often is : where is some place left in the garden ?
|
Sun Feb 18, 2018 6:48 am |
|
|
Paul Spracklin
Joined: Tue May 05, 2009 3:55 pm Posts: 2564 Location: North Thames delta UK
|
Re: Mexican Gunnera.
That sounds remarkably familiar...
_________________ visit my website - www.oasisdesigns.co.uk
|
Sun Feb 18, 2018 8:10 am |
|
|
|