Häpu‘u (Hawaiian Tree Fern)

[AnonYMouse]

Originally Posted by Ray

Anonymouse, did you read this?

Yes.

Originally Posted by Ray

Over the years, I have seen a great deal of variation in the density and overall quality of tree fern. It may have to do with the species, the maturity of the harvested material, the specific conditions under which it was grown, or even where in the "trunk" it is taken. I would not doubt for a moment that Kawamoto and Carmela - two excellent growers - might not specify particular grades though, and maybe that's the difference you're seeing. Unfortunately, as an individual grower, that makes it hard to get exactly what you want.

"Plant is mounted on hapu'u (Hawaiian tree Fern)", is the exact wording Kawamoto uses. Certainly the material is different from anything I see now and from 40 years ago when my father was actively growing orchids. All I can say is it is fantastic stuff.

Originally Posted by Ray

I did a quick search for "Hawaiian Tree Fern" , and found this by the University of Hawaii Extension Service.

Serious conservation needs to disseminate information quickly, easily and concisely. "Considered threatened" and "Apparently secure" are wishy washy statements used for our particular bias and provides huge legal wiggle room. What is the terminology used by whatever governing agency that decides all this? Obviously, the use of this material is not prohibited.

I'm done. It's a moot point since I can't get the stuff and I find I'm repeating myself. This thread is now bordering on pedantic and to my mind, not in a good way.

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I retract my "I'm done".

Originally Posted by No-Pro-mwa

Sun shine, perhaps everyone needs sun shine

back at'cha.

I have sunshine. What I need is rain and lots of it (but not all at once like TX is getting now).