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Her Magazine December/January 2013

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HORSE TAIL SHE-OAK An evergreen to 20m, the Horse Tail She-Oak is an attractive tree with a wide spreading form and drooping branches making it good coastal shelter. It will grow on very dry soils and in difficult coastal conditions. The seed germinates without pre-treatment. Sow seed directly from the packet and keep moist until germination is complete. SOUTH SEA IRONWOOD This evergreen tree type blooms yellow flowers and brown fruit in the springtime. It requires moist and sandy or clay soil which can be acidic, neutral or alkaline. A popular tree used and displayed by the sea shore, it has a fast growth rate that enjoys the sunshine. PASSIONFRUIT The passionflower can be grown by just about anyone due to their broad range of species and requirements; some can even be grown all year round. The bold and beautiful fruit that is produced from this plant has gauged the interest amongst plant collectors for years. All species fruit have in common their dramatic tropical flavour, whether they are trees, shrubs or herbaceous plants. FRANGIPANI The striking flowers and fragrance of this plant are truly unforgettable and remind one of true island style. Different species produce different coloured flowers but all share the same five-petal shape arranged in a tubular funnel shape. They prefer rich garden soils and either bright sun or high shade, they require a frost-free environment and need to be provided with Above from left: Coconut Palm, Mango, Frangipani, Passionfruit, Papaya adequate moisture. It can be propagated from cuttings in spring, dusted in hormone powder and planted in damp sand. They bloom during the wet season and reveal their limbs in the dry season. PAPAYA To grow good papayas you need a frost free climate, lots of sunlight, lots of water (but not too much) and very good soil. Papayas are spherical bell-shaped fruit that are sweet with rich orange flesh which encases black round seeds. Papayas are easiest to grow from seeds in the garden and not in pots as they are not easily transplanted. They are very hungry trees so require soil that is full of nutrients and regular fertilising. The male papaya trees don���t bear fruit so when the seeds have germinated there must be some female or bisexual plants in order to have fruit. They love heat and sunlight yet pre-cautions must be taken when watering as they love water but not too much, especially during cold periods, as this is the most common cause of them dying. MANGO Mangoes love the tropics! The best environment for them to grow is frost free with dry winters and hot summers. They don���t need rich soils, just plenty of light and should only be fertilised a little in spring and summertime only. Although they don���t grow well indoors, they can be grown in a pot so when a wet winter kicks in, the pot can be brought indoors where there is plenty of light, space and heat available for them to grow. www.h e rmagaz in e .co.n z | 115

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