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tropictom61
Joined: 12 Sep 2010 Posts: 4
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 1:39 am Post subject: CANANGA ODORATA, Ylang-Ylang |
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I would like to know if anyone knows of Ylang Ylang being grown successfully here in the valley  _________________ John 3:16
Romans 1:20 |
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saul4paz
Joined: 19 Oct 2009 Posts: 51 Location: Mesa AZ
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Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 7:16 am Post subject: Ylang Ylang |
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Thats the one they make for perfume , or oil? I talked to a guy in chandler that grows it in a very shelterd spot, (right next to his house in a doorstep side garden, with a skylight type opening) I think you can grow it here with a little research on soil. I bet you'll never get it to be a big tree but a big bush, it still be worth it to get those flowers.
Its worth a try, I thing if these people can grow avocados here anything is possible. Good luck  _________________ Edible House |
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tropictom61
Joined: 12 Sep 2010 Posts: 4
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Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 1:53 pm Post subject: RE: Ylang Ylang |
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Thanks saul4paz.
Yes, that is the one. I have a steam distilled extract that smells great. I'm all about fragrant flowers. I will have to give it a try.
Thanks again
Tom  _________________ John 3:16
Romans 1:20 |
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Datropicalman
Joined: 22 Sep 2010 Posts: 132 Location: phx
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 8:07 pm Post subject: Champaca |
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I grow Champaca, which is similar. 7-8 foot trees. Blooms throughout spring and fall |
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tropictom61
Joined: 12 Sep 2010 Posts: 4
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:08 am Post subject: |
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Datropicalman- I was wondering about that one. From the description of it being the source of "Joy" perfume, I think I should give it try. Does it have any particular requirements? _________________ John 3:16
Romans 1:20 |
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Datropicalman
Joined: 22 Sep 2010 Posts: 132 Location: phx
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 8:20 am Post subject: |
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Eastern or northern exsposure only. Filtered sun till noon or a couple hours of morning sun. Good drainage. I dug my holes 3 foot deep. Lots of organics. Twice a week water in summer, every week and a half in spring and fall. Up against house is good for frost protection. I like them so much I have extras in pots just waiting for space. You can smell 1 flower from 20 feet away, 15 flowers will reach the front yard. |
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tropictom61
Joined: 12 Sep 2010 Posts: 4
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Datropicalman! _________________ John 3:16
Romans 1:20 |
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