Has anyone grown a Ylang Ylang plant from seed?
angelsmell
19 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (39)
angelsmell
19 years agoRelated Discussions
Dwarf Ylang Ylang plant
Comments (2)I also read that the flowers have to turn yellow beforethey will get fragrance. What is the fragrance like? Is it like a gardenia or michelia alba or jasmine or what?...See Moredwarf Ylang Ylang tree
Comments (4)There are a couple of plants known as Dwarf YY- Desmos Chinesis (YY shrub) and Cananga Fruticosa (dwarf YY). As far as I know,the Cananga Fruticosa does not make seeds (at least not for me). I have had mine for about 5 years and never found a seed. I do not have a YY shrub Desmosis. That one makes seeds. At first, I did not like the fragrance of the Dwarf YY, but after a couple years, the fragrance is much better. Now I love it! Blooms all the time....See MoreAnyone successfully root ylang ylang from cuttings?
Comments (2)How are they doing Bo? I haven't rooted ylang ylang cuttings but usually I cut big leaves in half while rooting hibiscus, etc so more energy can go into the rooting process and not photosynthesis. Also it takes a long time with most of my cuttings -- like 2 or 3 months. I've been trying to root a michelia alba forever--they are supposed to be extremely difficult to root (easier to air-layer) but I like a challenge lol. Still haven't gotten one to take yet though....See MoreDwarg Ylang Ylang
Comments (12)Gosh I have had it a few years now, at least 4? Maybe 3 going on 4. I can't remember. I got it from Natural Selections Exotics (of course!) when they first imported a batch from Thailand. It was about 2 ft tall them, now its getting close to 5 ft. I first planted it into the greenhouse in the front, very close to the exhaust fan so it would get good air movement going by. But it soon got too shaded by #1 my 20 ft Heliconia "Criswick" and #2 a stand of out-of-control 15-20 ft Heliconia rostrata. I dug it up from there are repotted it, and now that I have completely overhauled the greenhouse interior and its light and bright and airy, (meaning I removed between 12-15 plants that were 10-20 feet tall), I replanted it in the BACK of the greenhouse in front of the swamp cooler pads (still excellent air movement, but now bright light, pretty much "full greenhouse sun".) It LOVES it and is currently doing great! Its not suppoed to get too much taller, but I will wait and see...its been my experience that things always get at least 3-5 ft taller than they are supposed to when you put them into year round zone 11 conditions. I have a "regular" Ylang Ylang too, (Cananga odorata) but its only a seedling, its about 15 inches tall, so I have plenty of time to do something with it, and I have the shrub form (Artobotrys hexapetalus) but that thing is so slow growing I may die of old age before I ever see a bloom....See MorePatienceDonkey
19 years agojoanmary_z10
19 years agoPatienceDonkey
19 years agojoanmary_z10
19 years agoPatienceDonkey
19 years agojoanmary_z10
19 years agolongriver
19 years agokarinz21
19 years agoangelsmell
19 years agoClare_CA
19 years agolongriver
19 years agoangelsmell
19 years agokarinz21
19 years agoClare_CA
19 years agokarinz21
19 years agoangelsmell
19 years agoClare_CA
19 years agolongriver
19 years agoangelsmell
19 years agoClare_CA
19 years agoangelsmell
19 years agoClare_CA
19 years agoangelsmell
19 years agoClare_CA
19 years agokarinz21
19 years agokarinz21
19 years agoClare_CA
19 years agopilotkh4
19 years agowill2358
19 years agoangelsmell
19 years agoNoubikko
18 years agoangelsmell
18 years agopratik_ardeshna
9 years agoL M
7 years agoL M
7 years agoAmanda N Kainale
6 years agoLivette Scotty
3 years ago
Related Stories
GARDENING GUIDESSeeds or Seedlings? How to Get Your Garden Started
Growing delicious herbs and vegetables starts with knowing your goals and when you want to plant
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESHow to Plant a New Lawn From Sod
Take the quick-start route to turf with sod; these installation guidelines will help ensure a healthy and long-lasting lawn
Full StoryFEEL-GOOD HOMEWhat Really Makes Us Happy at Home? Find Out From a New Houzz Survey
Great design has a powerful impact on our happiness in our homes. So do good cooking smells, family conversations and, yes, big-screen TVs
Full StoryPLANTING IDEAS8 Design Tricks From Sunny Botanical Gardens
Take a yard from stale to stupendous with ideas from these expertly designed gardens in the U.S. Sunbelt
Full StoryHOUSEPLANTS8 Essentials for Healthy Indoor Plants
Houseplants add so much to our homes — and can thrive when grown in the right conditions. Keep these tips in mind
Full StoryFLOWERSRudbeckia Mania: Go Beyond Black-Eyed Susan in the Garden
Branch out from typical nursery fare, with lesser-known Rudbeckia species that have delightfully unexpected features
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESGreat Design Plant: Hibiscus Syriacus ‘Sugar Tip’
As pretty as a party dress, ‘Sugar Tip’ has layers of pink that catch the eyes of butterflies
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESDon’t Let These Excuses Keep You From Gardening
Stop blaming your lack of experience, space, time and funds, and get on with the joy of garden making
Full StoryFEEL-GOOD HOME12 Very Useful Things I've Learned From Designers
These simple ideas can make life at home more efficient and enjoyable
Full StoryGARDENING AND LANDSCAPINGGarden Inspiration From New York's New High Line
See how to add some urban chic to your own stretch of green
Full StorySponsored
joanmary_z10