Richea pandanifolia.......anyone growing?

[TimMAz6]

I'm curious if anyone is growing or tried Richea pandanifolia. A very cool looking plant which is native to the interior of Tasmania and tolerates lots of snow. It reminds me of a Yucca rostrata.

<img src=http://anpsa.org.au/jpg2/dscf0829.jpg>

Here's a video of kids snowboarding with the Richea in the background........look at 0:42 and 1:01.......nice.

http://youtu.be/GYCexpLjkXM

that's a lot of snow for a 'zone 8' plant.

[canadianplant]

I wish i was growing that. ITs like a hardy dreacanea.

Based on where they are from you might have some luck, especially if you treat it like jim does his palms.

[Cameron_z6a_N.S.]

Good luck! I have heard that Richea species can be quite tough to germinate/grow.

[DesertZone]

First I've heard of it, looks like it could grow in your climate.

Let us know if you find a good source.

[TimMAz6]

seems like the seed needs to be cold/moist stratified and germinated in sunlight..........seeds must be on top of soil. Seed must not dry out either. They sound difficult..............seed is coming from RPS............I'll be lucky to get 1 to germ.

[lucky1]

With your skill, you'll do better than 1 germinating, Tim.

Great looking plant...that oughta do really well at your place.

Barb

[DesertZone]

seems like the seed needs to be cold/moist stratified and germinated in sunlight..........seeds must be on top of soil. Seed must not dry out either. They sound difficult..............seed is coming from RPS............I'll be lucky to get 1 to germ.

Best of luck Tim, could be a winner.