Quillaja Saponaria (forum)

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Does anyone know where I can get Quillaja Saponaria (plants or seed) in Oz. I've found seed internationally but would prefer to get something already here.

Time: 14th August 2010 2:29pm

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JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Hi Jantina,

With a bit of luck you may get some from:
http://www.yaminarareplants.com.au/contents/shrubsAndTreesQ.htm

or some seeds from

http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/places/heritage/71085

Good luck.

Time: 14th August 2010 5:03pm

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Jantina says...
Very clever of you Lucy, thankyou. P.S. your pineapple is growing well, I expect to be in Melb some time in late Sept. and will bring it with me.

Time: 14th August 2010 6:21pm

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JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Hi Jantina,

Many thanks for saving me a pineapple plant. Much appreciated.

BTW, there is a kind of honeylocust/gleditsia australis that has been widely used in Asian country as a natural shampoo. The only drawback is the fruits must be roasted (in open fire or hot charcoal) to get rid of the poison (??) then boil with water to make shampoo, dilute with water again to be used, it can cause eye irritations for some. This stuff realy make your hair shiny naturally. I used to wash my hair but not clothes, I think it would work for cloth washing too. The shampoo does produce some lather.

BTW, I have just learnt that honeylocust is a class 1 weed in QLD but I think the one I mentioned is a different variety because it has very thick straight pods.

Time: 14th August 2010 7:25pm

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Violet_Cactus says...
Speaking of soap plants, I have been growing Saponaria officinalis for a number of years. It's a lovely groundcover and has a pretty flower.

PFAF says: "A soap can be obtained by boiling the whole plant (but especially the root) in water. It is a gentle effective cleaner, used especially on delicate fabrics that can be harmed by modern synthetic soaps (it has been used to clean the Bayeaux tapestry).

It effects a lustre in the fabric. The best soap is obtained by infusing the plant in warm water. The roots can be dried and stored for later use.

The plant is sometimes recommended as a hair shampoo, though it can cause eye irritations. The plant spreads vigorously and can be used as a ground cover when planted about 1 metre apart each way.
The flowers are slightly scented with a sweet aroma that has an undertone of clove."

Time: 14th August 2010 8:58pm

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speedy says...
Phoenix seeds had them for sale about 20 yrs ago.
they could still sell them or at least know where to get them.

Time: 15th August 2010 1:48am

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Jantina says...
Thankyou Lucy, Violet Cactus and speedy. Interesting Lucy, I do have gleditsia growing (will have to check exactly which one) we planted it as animal fodder.
Violet Cactus I have saponaria growing but after the convenience of using soapnuts I was looking for something a bit less fiddly.P.S. Hoping to catch up with you too when I come down in late Sept. Violet Cactus.

Time: 15th August 2010 10:39am

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Violet_Cactus says...
Hi Jantina, the little Pouteria tree you gave me is surviving our winter very well and looking good. Lucy saw it when visiting my garden. Looking forward to seeing you in September!

Time: 15th August 2010 11:35pm

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Aburgess says...
yes i have some want some ?

Time: 23rd November 2011 2:42pm

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Jantina says...
Yes please Aburgess,this is a bit exciting! Would you like something in return?

Time: 23rd November 2011 4:00pm

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