My Black Mangrove Experiment (1 Viewer)

[CBBSteve]

There have been lots of black mangrove seed pods all along the beach this fall so I decided to pick up a few and put them in my 'fuge. Since they're found around the bays, I'm concerned the salinity might be too high for them but we'll see how they do.

wish me luck,
Steve

 

[mwilliams62]

That is awesome never knew we had that at our beaches. Wishing you luck. Let's us know how they do.

 

[chris85]

No salinity is not to high but they don't like to grow submerged. Not directly under the light the leaves burn fairly easy. spray them with fresh water about once a week to wash the salt off the leaves. Other than that they are pretty easy. I picked up a few too!! I do every year.

 

[chris85]

Hit me up if you need any help. If that is styrofoam that they are floating in I would get some more water on them they shouldn't get oxygen/air to the roots after they sprout the hair roots.

 

[Reefahholic]

Well boyzz...Looks like I'm going on a Mangrove hunt down in G-town!!!

Chris...do you know any pictures of fully mature trees?

 

[Reefahholic]

Chris, I know you will probably be against this, but how hard would it be to dig up a small mature tree for nutrient export. I'd love to come down and pick a nice one out.

 

[chris85]

It is illegal to dig up any mangrove that has taken root please do not do that!!! It would probably not survive because of root damage. If you want a few seed pods I have some brewing in the back yard!!

 

[chris85]

It would also not survive because of salinity difference. You can acclimate the seed pods to reef salinity the tree will not take so well. Plus I don't think you will have enough nutrients yet, but I have them if you want a few.

 

[reeftopia]

Steve planning to be down there in a couple of weeks pick me some up if you see any more.

 

[Reefahholic]

I'll try a couple seed pods! I'm going to pick some wild blue bonnets first and then I'll text you when I'm on my way!!

 

[chris85]

Steve planning to be down there in a couple of weeks pick me some up if you see any more.

I have a few for you if you want them!!

 

[chris85]

I'll try a couple seed pods! I'm going to pick some wild blue bonnets first and then I'll text you when I'm on my way!!

Going to be a little busy today but I will see what I can do.

 

[mwilliams62]

Are the pods easy to find over there? I would love to try some too.

 

[chris85]

Usually after we have a storm come through. Wait for high tide and walk the water line on the beach. Make sure they have not dried out yet always keep the pods in water. Or next time I go I will grab you a few. Let me count and see how many I have I might have a couple??

 

[Reefahholic]

Going to be a little busy today but I will see what I can do.

I'm just picking Chris. I can't come today but will be coming soon. How is the collecting in the winter months. A lot of slick days with offshores and beautiful weather.

 

[CBBSteve]

Are the pods easy to find over there? I would love to try some too.

Hi, Mary.
Yes they are, but there are fewer of them now than last week. Just gotta cover a lot of beach to find them. LMK if/when you come to Galveston, if I'm walking the beach that day, I'll see if I can pick some up for you.

see ya' and good luck,
Steve

True for anyone else who wants to try some...just LMK

 

[CBBSteve]

Hit me up if you need any help. If that is styrofoam that they are floating in I would get some more water on them they shouldn't get oxygen/air to the roots after they sprout the hair roots.

Hi, Chris.
Yeah, I've got them floating on little styrofoam pieces so that the roots are in the water and the pods are above the water. The roots have grown about an inch or more since I've put them in the sump. Haven't seen any leaves pop out yet though. Come by if you want to take a look.

See ya' and good luck.
Steve

 

[chris85]

Maybe tomorrow I will be down that way catching food. What time would be ok for you?(besides i got caught up with collecting and didn't even see your tank!!!) When the roots start sprouting not the hair roots(sorry don't know the technical terms) but the actual roots(you will see them start to bud off) it should start to open up. I found they will sprout submerged but only about six inches underwater(maybe a light issue)

 

[CBBSteve]

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Come by if you're out

 

[GotFrogs]

Good luck. I "planted" several of them an only had one make it. I still have it but it is a big plant now.
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