What are the usual soil conditions like for this plant to grow? Is it a pioneer type of plant? It is termed "the worst weed in Australia". But I just think the government knows how the plant works. It seems to be very tolerant of gum tree toxin which is great, the less gums in Oz the better.
Great question! This plant is incredibly tolerant of very diverse soil types, which is why it is such a successful invader. It does especially well in wetter soils, which is why it's often found along waterways. But then it can also survive in almost desert-like conditions, and has done astonishingly well in the Namibian desert, which is one of the driest places on earth. So watch out for this plant. Beautiful and remarkable though it is, it really is very, very invasive. And yes, it's a pioneer species. The most effective control has been a Madagascan rust fungus. But I'd rather suggest avoiding it in the first place!
@@AfricanPlantHunter Thank you very much for your response my friend. Your info confirmed my thoughts. I would say that Australia is blessed to have such a plant. It is a pity the government/environmentalists/farmers try so hard to kill it rather that get the benefits it brings. The soils here are so poor and erosion is a big problem. We have a mono-culture (gum tree`s) and one of the only plants that can thrive in the toxins of the gum tree and kill gums is this rubber vine. Do you know how long an infestation of rubber vine lasts until other species then move in and create a natural balance? Thanks again mate. Since you shared knowledge with me, I will do the same. The following video is of an Australian bloke who has a unique (tested and proven) way to revitalize the land. As SA is much like Australia I thought you may get some excellent idea`s from it. You feed back would be really cool ruclips.net/video/eoUlfRUxcmw/видео.html
My son’s rental home has two beautiful small trees of this in the front yard. South Gulf Florida.
Just discovered you, look forward to more!
Thanks Paula! Much appreciated. Plenty more to come!
What are the usual soil conditions like for this plant to grow? Is it a pioneer type of plant?
It is termed "the worst weed in Australia". But I just think the government knows how the plant works. It seems to be very tolerant of gum tree toxin which is great, the less gums in Oz the better.
Great question! This plant is incredibly tolerant of very diverse soil types, which is why it is such a successful invader. It does especially well in wetter soils, which is why it's often found along waterways. But then it can also survive in almost desert-like conditions, and has done astonishingly well in the Namibian desert, which is one of the driest places on earth. So watch out for this plant. Beautiful and remarkable though it is, it really is very, very invasive. And yes, it's a pioneer species. The most effective control has been a Madagascan rust fungus. But I'd rather suggest avoiding it in the first place!
@@AfricanPlantHunter Thank you very much for your response my friend.
Your info confirmed my thoughts. I would say that Australia is blessed to have such a plant. It is a pity the government/environmentalists/farmers try so hard to kill it rather that get the benefits it brings.
The soils here are so poor and erosion is a big problem. We have a mono-culture (gum tree`s) and one of the only plants that can thrive in the toxins of the gum tree and kill gums is this rubber vine.
Do you know how long an infestation of rubber vine lasts until other species then move in and create a natural balance?
Thanks again mate. Since you shared knowledge with me, I will do the same. The following video is of an Australian bloke who has a unique (tested and proven) way to revitalize the land. As SA is much like Australia I thought you may get some excellent idea`s from it. You feed back would be really cool ruclips.net/video/eoUlfRUxcmw/видео.html