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Hummingbird Vine Pod
Q: On some of the flowers on my hummingbird vine there is a long green pod. Is this a seedpod?
Annette
A: Annette,
Yes, the long green pods hanging from your Hummingbird Vine are seedpods. Each pod can contain many thin seeds, although the amount of seeds is directly related to how often hummingbirds feed from your vine. More visits equals more seeds. If you want to save your seeds, let the pods dry out and collect them in the fall. Store the container outdoors where the seeds will freeze or "winterize" them by placing the container in your freezer. After the seeds freeze, you should be able to germinate them successfully in almost any type of soil. Small vines can also be transplanted very easily.
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