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Sep 10, 2013 11:02 AM CST
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There are many seedlings around my Rivina Humulis (pigeon-berry) plant. Will these transplant without much problem? I just now put a few seedlings in 4 in pots to grow awhile before planting. People are asking me for seedlings but online I primarily see seeds as the way to propagate. How long is it from seedling to full grown plant?
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Sep 10, 2013 11:28 AM CST
Name: Deb
Planet Earth (Zone 8b)
Region: Pacific Northwest Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Garden Ideas: Master Level
Warm welcome from the Pacific NW. Although I am unfamiliar with pigeonberry, it appears to be a native in much of the US. What area are you in? It also appears to be well-liked by birds, which is often how native plants are propagated. My guess is your potted up seedlings would be a good way to share with friends. Someone more familiar with this particular plant will chime in shortly. Enjoy the site.
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Sep 10, 2013 11:43 AM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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Hi river8, and a big Welcome! to ATP. So glad to meet your.

What a lovely plant, it is new to me also.
It seems to be a tough plant if given the right growing conditions. I see it can also be started from cuttings. I would think you could make a transition to a new home if the roots were protected during transit.

Here is what we have in the database. Pigeonberry (Rivina humilis)
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Sep 13, 2013 9:40 AM CST
Name: Deborah Krieger
Manistee, Michigan
I saw the pennies in the bird bath idea.
Now I am wondering if the copper could harm the birds is they drink it.?
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Sep 13, 2013 11:43 AM CST
Name: woofie
NE WA (Zone 5a)
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Welcome to ATP! Welcome!
There was a discussion about this a couple of months ago in this thread here:
The thread "Pennies in the birdbath..." in Ask a Question forum
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Sep 13, 2013 2:25 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
Charter ATP Member Garden Sages I helped plan and beta test the plant database. I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Plant Database Moderator
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Hi Deborah, and a big Welcome! to ATP. Hurray!
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