[MPWG] Demand for Rhodiola from the wild

[David Bruce Leonard]

This sounds remarkably like Kalanchoe which is quite a crassulaceae pest. I
hope no one decides to bring this to Hawai'i.

David

> This is from our Herbalpedia CD (an encyclopedia on CD with 1250 monographs
> of botanicals) on cultivating Rhodiola
> 
> Cultivation: Hardy from zones 2-9; flowers in spring and summer.   Prefers a
> fertile well drained open loam in a sunny position. Tolerates fairly damp
> conditions but prefers a raised well-drained spot. Established plants are
> drought 
> resistant. This species is extremely polymorphic.  Plants often self-sows when
> they are growing in a suitable position. They can self-sow to the point of
> nuisance.  Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is
> required.  
> Surface sow seed in a sunny position in a greenhouse in spring. Do not let
> the compost dry out. The seed usually germinates in 2 - 4 weeks at 42°F. Prick
> out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle,
> and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant out in early
> summer of the following year.  Division in August to October. Very easy,
> larger 
> divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. It is
> better to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a
> cold 
> frame until they are well established before planting them out in late spring
> or early summer.  Cuttings can be taken in the growing season. Basal shoots in
> early summer are easiest. Harvest the shoots with plenty of underground stem
> when they are about 8 - 10cm above the ground. Pot them up into individual
> pots 
> and keep them in light shade in a cold frame or greenhouse until they are
> rooting well. Plant them out in the summer.
> 
> Maureen Rogers
> The Herb Growing & Marketing Network
> PO Box 245, Silver Spring, PA 17575-0245
> 717-393-3295; FAX: 717-393-9261
> www.herbalpedia.com  www.herbworld.com and www.herbnet.com
> 
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David Bruce Leonard, L.Ac.
Medicine at your Feet
'Awapuhi Health Sanctuary

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