Justicia Carnea.... how to collect seeds?

DonnaA2Z Jacksonville, FL(Zone 9a) Aug 17, 2006

I have A Justicia Carnea and would like to collect seeds from it for next year. But I haven't been able to find where it hides them. Anybody know?

Thanks,
Donna

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DigsGardening Byron, GA Aug 30, 2006

Donna,
This plant should survive your winter. Here in Georgia it dies back but comes from the roots in the spring. I babied some a couple of years ago in a cool greenhouse but folks around here tell me theirs come back every year.

Digs

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DonnaA2Z Jacksonville, FL(Zone 9a) Aug 30, 2006

DigsGardening,

Thanks for the info...

I'd like to start more of this plant... what's the best way?

Donna

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DigsGardening Byron, GA Aug 31, 2006

They're easy to root from tip cuttings. You can use a rooting hormone and provide some kind of covering to keep the humidity up. I start mine in deep cell market packs filled with potting mix. Hope you're successful.

Digs

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DonnaA2Z Jacksonville, FL(Zone 9a) Aug 31, 2006

DigsGardening,

Yeah, that's how I usually treat my cuttings. I just kinda wanted to get some seeds from it.

Thanks,
Donna