An Update on Grass Tree No. 9

This photo was taken 2 weeks ago... the developing seeds
can be seen with a number of little flowers drying off
on the spear.

This poor quality photograph taken 2 weeks later and shows
how the seeds have become quite plump and healthy.
This small flower stem has produced approx. 30-40
seedpods, a good number considering it is still in the pot!
I intend to plant little specimen into the the garden very soon.

Cycads...
This lovely spiky!...plant grows very happily in our garden,
I am not sure if it is an Australian Native variety or not!..
I have include the following Link which has
interesting information about these plants.
The perfume of the central flower is really sweet and pungent.
Insects seem to appreciate the aroma as well!

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The Tally:
2 seedlings have died... they were very weak and were
counted in my doubtful list.
However I am really pleased with the condition
of the little plants...
many are putting up new spiny leaves...
which have a lovely fresh green colour!

78 seedlings in new black pots - 12 pots with 2 seedlings in each pot.

(2 still in doubt...a rugged transplant!)

8 adults (varying sizes)+ 1 seedling in the garden,
=
87 Grass Trees.

Cheers Carol