I'm getting some seeds in the mail this week and I have no idea what they are. My cousin gathered them from the shoreline on the Caymen islands. She said they are called "sea pockets". They supposedly float across the ocean from the Amazon. Must be pretty tough. They are the size of a baby's fist, but somewhat flat. She said the flower resembles an orchid. I'm thinking orchid tree, but maybe someone out there knows for sure????? I'd sure like to be able to get some information on these seeds. I'll post a picture on this thread when the seeds get here.
Thanks,
Shirley
I'm stumped, need help!!
Gosh Shirley, I don't know what they are but they sound pretty unusual. Aren't surprises great?
Brugie...
Perhaps this will help...http://www.seabean.com/grow.htm
Please let us know what you grow!
Could you please post a picture to them? Plus, I would start a thread in the Indentification Forum. This one should definitely be a very interesting mystery to unravel!
I posted here first since I don't have the seeds in hand yet and have no picture. Just couldn't keep this to myself. I'm just like a cat....curious. Great web site Ron, I'll bet that is what I have coming.
Wow some folks have all the luck!! Can I be on the list for "future" seed trades? I'd love to try these!!!
Please O Please!!
How fun to get a surprise from the ocean! I can't wait to see what they look like!
you could find out that in here http://www.theseedsite.co.uk/db1.html
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Mitjo
Nice link!
Did you get your seeds yet??? I hope so:)
Laurrie (OhioBreezy)
Wow Brugie - sounds like a lot of fun!! I never heard of them before. It will be interesting to see what it looks like. This page has a good photo to ID too http://waynesword.palomar.edu/pldec398.htm
Can't wait to see them Shirley. I've never heard of Sea Beans before.
WOW! Fantastic!! Please keep us posted as you grow this incredible "new" find!!!
Thanks you all....I'm rather anxious to see what I am getting. My cousin will probably need to be prodded to get them in the mail, but I know they are coming. If I get one to grow, I doubt I will ever see it do much. Too cold in Iowa and our house isn't tall enough for some of those trees. Maybe Kyle could take it to the BC and plant it in the dome. Heck, I'm getting ahead of myself here. Have to get one to sprout first.
S.
that is so cool,and that link on the seed pictures with the seedlings is wonderful!
Okay, the seeds finally arrived. The black thing in the middle of the picture is a jelly bean, regular size. What do you think? I know I have to drill a hole in them to allow water to get inside, but what do I do then? How deep do you think I should plant them after soaking?
Brugie they look like sea hearts ... LOOK ... http://waynesword.palomar.edu/plmay97.htm
Poppysue, that is exactly what they are. Thanks so much. I'm off to find a drill now.
Brugie: I must be hungry. I want the jelly bean.LOL.. The black jelly beans are my favorite. Gotta make a jelly bean run to the store.
Sorry Deb, didn't mean to be an enabler. LOL. Better put some black jelly beans on that cake you're bringing to the roundup. Will help with my jelly bean addiction.
Gosh, those look very interesting. Hope they all grow for you Shirley. Would love to see what they will look like when grown.
Terry, I'm afraid if I get one to grow, I'll have to get it outside fast. Sounds like they grow faster than my house could hold. I'm just interested in seeing if I can do it.
Love those black jelly beans. Good luck with your seeds Shirley.
Deb, bet we would get along great. What could be better than growing brugs and other tropicals and eating Jelly Beans, especially black ones. I'll let you all know if the seeds germinate. They are really swelling up now.
They look like seeds on steroids! :~)
For a "bit" of sage advice: (NO pun intended!)
Once you have your drill, I would put one bean at a time in a vice to hold it in place. That way you'll just have to drill a small hole once and won't have lots of "attempted holes".
Jim said that they drilled very easy. After I soaked one of them (no holes) I used a cheese grater on it on two sides. Today, all three beans are swelled and you can see the white on the inside that has swollen and filled all the holes. They are even getting lumps around the holes, so I think they will break through fairly easily.
Fascinating! I would be happy to grow some here in hot central Texas if you have any to spare. Good luck, and please keep us posted.
Aimee, I promised the last two seeds to a friend, However, if I get more than one of these that I'm trying to germinate to grow, I'd be happy to send you one. Wonder if it would explode the seams in the box on it's way to Texas if they grow as fast as what I've read. LOL!!
Just my humble opinion, but I betcha they will need LOTS of water!
Keep us posted, K?
I'd bet you are right. They live at sea level, basically, and if they grow that fast, they must need gallons a day. Have a feeling that these might not make it even for the summer. I'm not all that crazy about watering 24/7.
Me neither- nor the ensuing water bills!
BUt if they float out to sea, they are near the sea....and might even need that brackish/salty/ excessive water to survive.
Who knows?
Well, I'll tell you one thing.....I'm not buying sea salt to feed them......LOL!!
These have me curious,as far a light requirements and like mentioned the water,I'm not sure if they will need the brackish water,the pictures shown have them along rivers too,and says they wash down rivers to the sea,is would put them inland.
So maybe I could get them to establish in my shady west side, where I have built artificial ponds! I drain the washer and kitchen sink into that area, but not into the ponds. In the hottest of summer weather, I still need to water to create humidity for my artificial tropical area. The frogs have set up housekeeping for a long time, so it must be close to accurate for a real pond situation. I will cross my fingers for a totally successful germination, Brugie, and thanks!