Bird of Paradise - Who wants some?

[santoury]

I just divided up my huge orange/blue Bird of Paradise, and they are taking up tons of space. I'd like to see them go.

The roots were damaged in the dividing process, and as a result, the rootstocks are very small but they will start growing back very quickly. (I have done this many times before.)

The leaves are 4-6 feet tall. I can get them into a large triangular long box for shipping. Only one will fit in a box. I may have to cut off some of the longer leaves.

So, who wants some? This is a rare chance to get some huge ones.

[ok_nurse]

Gee that was bad timing on my part-I just bought some whites and oranges in seed last night-oh well. I'm sure someone will want to swap. They are beautiful.

[santoury]

How are you?
Seeds can take up to 6 months to germinate, and then about 3 years before they even start to resemble a B of P plant.
If you want some instant gratification, feel free to get back to me down the line!
Jude

[chellflower]

HI,

I would like a B o P! Pleas let me know how much postage to send, or if you'd like to trade for something.
Thanks.

[bali]

I just divided up my huge orange/blue Bird of Paradise, and they are taking up tons of space. I'd like to see them go.

The roots were damaged in the dividing process, and as a result, the rootstocks are very small but they will start growing back very quickly. (I have done this many times before.)

The leaves are 4-6 feet tall. I can get them into a large triangular long box for shipping. Only one will fit in a box. I may have to cut off some of the longer leaves.

So, who wants some? This is a rare chance to get some huge ones.

What would it take to get to me?

[bsimpson1953]

hi i WOUL LOVE TO HAVE A BOP i KNOW YOU LIKE TROPICALS I DONT HAVE AMY OF THOSE BUT WOULD BE HAPPY TO PAY POSTAGE CHECK MY LIST I MAY HAVE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE.

BK

[santoury]

These are going super fast. For the few that remain, I would like trades, rather than postage.
Thanks!

[jdkline]

What ya looking for in trade? Just curious.
Deb

[santoury]

Something that doesn't take up this much room LOL
I'm open to ideas and offers. Your "have list" looks pretty extensive, on the outdoor plants. How about indoor plants?
And the Hostas you will have later - are they named varieties?
Thanks! Jude

[jdkline]

No, the hostas are not named. Dont really have alot to share in houseplants either. Let me think on it, maybe I will come up with something.
Deb

[santoury]

So, out of your list, what do you have available, for the outdoor stuff?

[missg]

Santoury, I would love some of your Bird of Paradise. This is the only plants I have for trade
I have hostas also, but I lost the name tags, also I have Epis, Jade,
Hoyas, I have about 5, the one that I still have tag on is aff. finlaysonii.

[santoury]

Hi Missg, tell me about your Epis. I like those, but are they named? And would they be cuttings, or ?

[ok_nurse]

Instant gratification isn't an option for me because I will be relocating overseas and can't take any plants with me so I'm just "practicing" with seed now. I will be shipping off any seeds I actually sprout to my friends here at PlantSwap before I go. Right now I'm watching my lil desert rose (adeniums) and just loving them. Actually, I've found a new love in seed because I know I helped them grow up from itty bitty seed.
Sorry, I didn't mean to highjack your thread-sounds like you have a lot of interest in the bird of paradise. Maybe if I get my rose colored BoP seed to sprout you may like to have them when I leave. Of course, if it takes 3 years for them to grow big and beautiful, that may not be appealing to you. From what I understand, you've spent many years accumulating what you have though, so I may be wrong!
~donna

[santoury]

Sorry to hear you will have to give your plants up before too long! And don't let me fool you - I come across plants in all different ways - including here, so it isn't the work of "many years." I, too, just discovered the joy of growing seeds into something big - just this year, actually. I love seedlings, but unfortunately, I still kill them when I keep them indoors. I sprouted many seeds this year outdoors, and they did awesome! I'd definitely be interested in some of your stuff when you offload them. Heck, I'll even mail you stuff to your new place! SHHH!!!