propagating mangroves?

[NanoReefWanabe]

just wondering if there is a way to propagate mangroves from root clippings?

they look like typical rhizomes to me....which i know of land plants rhizomes can be chopped up and planted and they will grow like crazy...(such as Yucca or daylillies)
i have one healthy plant with 6 leaves and i am wondering...what can i do to make more..short of buying more...pricey items up here in Canada..

 

[redox]

not sure about Canada, but I got 50 on ebay for about 30$. I guess the shipping to you is what kills it

 

[NanoReefWanabe]

never thought of ebay...but i otn think the boarder guys like people shipping plants of any sort over the boarder...that is one of those heavily controlled things...affraid of bugs etc...i guess

 

[redox]

I dont think that hawaian bugs could survive the cold you have:lol:

 

[jrhupp]

Despite the similar name, Rhizophora (Red mangrove) does not have rhizomes and I doubt root cuttings are going to make it.

Jay

 

[johnmaloney]

If you figure out the logistics of sending mangroves from the u.s. to canada, then i can mail you some.

 

[nybyrne]

I have sent some out priorty mail and they made it fine. I also live in FL so very easy to get them here.