Growing Calea Z.....

[ethan_hines]

Are there any oieronauts that actualy grow thier own "Dream Herb"(If so can you give your country)? I found an acticle online that describes this plant as bullet proof as they come

[ethan_hines]

If this plant is as hearty as they say I'm gona plant some. PS I'm not from the state of LA where it is banned.

[stnicka]

If this plant is as hearty as they say I'm gona plant some. PS I'm not from the state of LA where it is banned. LA you mean louisiana or los angelos

[Supernova]

it's illegal in Louisiana and Los Angeles is a city

[cygnus]

just know that it's very very hard to grow from seed, but if you get a cutting it should be pretty resilient. the seeds are really tiny.

[moe007]

PS I'm not from the state of LA where it is banned. LA you mean louisiana or los angelos state

[stnicka]

state alrigth chill honest mistake, didnt think bout it

[jstrachan100]

These plants grow so easily! I don't even have to water them. I live around Albuquerque NM. Gets to be in the high 90's to freezing, and I'm at a mile high elevation.

[evildoctor]

Some on line retailers sell live plants also, therefore you can grow the plant at home but dont have to bother with seedlings.

[Hijo de la Luna]

I grow my own. they are very forgiving easy plants to grow. I love mine.

[Hijo de la Luna]

These plants grow so easily! I don't even have to water them. I live around Albuquerque NM. Gets to be in the high 90's to freezing, and I'm at a mile high elevation. Hey, when you say freezing you mean below forty degrees right. I have moved mine in during winter months. I realize there is a climate difference between here and there. So my question is is how cold does it get durning winter months? Do you think mine would survive outside in a tennessee winter? Any suggestions? I would rather not kill them. Thanks

[jstrachan100]

As long as the base is woody, and not a young plant they will be dormant and the leaves will fall off, but will come back in the spring. However if you have the ability to bring them indoors for the winter you could continue to harvest the leaves all year long. Here is a link for growing your calea zacatechichi. http://ethnobotany.suite101.com/arti...a_zacatechichi

[stnicka]

what exactly does it do again i know theres a thread about it but could someone just tell me also where can i get it, i want to grow it but i dont want to order seeds off the internet or anything like that cause my parents would think its drugs, i couldnt tell them otherwise

[jstrachan100]

Hmmmmmmm.......if you don't want to buy the plant off of ebay or other websites. I would go to a local nursery and ask if they can order the plant for you.

[stnicka]

Hmmmmmmm.......if you don't want to buy the plant off of ebay or other websites. I would go to a local nursery and ask if they can order the plant for you. i was gonna ask my Ag teacher, do you think he would do it? it isnt illegal right?

[jstrachan100]

Definitely not illegal in California. Anytime you want to know the legal status on a plant you can consult www.erowid.org Here is the link specifically talking about Calea Zacatechichi. http://www.erowid.org/plants/calea_z...ichi_law.shtml and this is what it says if you don't feel like going there. Un-Scheduled Calea zacatechichi is uncontrolled in the United States. This means all parts of the plant and its extracts are legal to cultivate, buy, possess, and distribute (sell, trade or give) without a license or prescription. If sold as a supplement, sales must conform to U.S. supplement laws. If sold for consumption as a food or drug, sales are regulated by the FDA. U.S. STATE LAW # Louisiana # Effective Aug 8, 2005 (signed into law Jun 28, 2005) Louisiana Act No 159 makes 40 plants illegal, including Calea zacatechichi, when intended for human consumption. The law specifically excludes the "possession, planting, cultivation, growing, or harvesting" of these plants if used "strictly for aesthetic, landscaping, or decorative purposes." (Text of HLS_05RS-52 and Update June 2005) So.....if you live anywhere other than Louisiana, you are good to go.

[stnicka]

Definitely not illegal in California. Anytime you want to know the legal status on a plant you can consult www.erowid.org Here is the link specifically talking about Calea Zacatechichi. http://www.erowid.org/plants/calea_z...ichi_law.shtml and this is what it says if you don't feel like going there. Un-Scheduled Calea zacatechichi is uncontrolled in the United States. This means all parts of the plant and its extracts are legal to cultivate, buy, possess, and distribute (sell, trade or give) without a license or prescription. If sold as a supplement, sales must conform to U.S. supplement laws. If sold for consumption as a food or drug, sales are regulated by the FDA. U.S. STATE LAW # Louisiana # Effective Aug 8, 2005 (signed into law Jun 28, 2005) Louisiana Act No 159 makes 40 plants illegal, including Calea zacatechichi, when intended for human consumption. The law specifically excludes the "possession, planting, cultivation, growing, or harvesting" of these plants if used "strictly for aesthetic, landscaping, or decorative purposes." (Text of HLS_05RS-52 and Update June 2005) So.....if you live anywhere other than Louisiana, you are good to go. i do not, so the question comes down to will my ag teacher get it for me, other than that i could grow it at my house hmmm if i end up near a nursery tho i will ask around

[trev]

i'm really ignorant when it comes to plants and biology. if i were to grow this plant, to consume it (regardless of method) do i just take leaves off of the plant, and prepare them as desired? i see '20x' or '10x' extract for sale which would seem to indicate that simply removing the leaves for consumption is comparatively ineffective..

[Hijo de la Luna]

i'm really ignorant when it comes to plants and biology. if i were to grow this plant, to consume it (regardless of method) do i just take leaves off of the plant, and prepare them as desired? i see '20x' or '10x' extract for sale which would seem to indicate that simply removing the leaves for consumption is comparatively ineffective.. The leaves are enough if you are clear & sincere with your intent. A clear and unwavering intent is sufficient. I have used the extracts & not had as good as success with the plant as I have had with smoking the leaves. I also experience good results without ingesting the plant at all. You might ask the spirit, inteligence or power of the plant for assistance. Even if you do not believe in that all results come from your beliefs. Believe that you can & you will. Believe in the support the plants offer & they will help you. "Whether you think you can or you cant; either way you are right" Henry Ford Choose wisely & may you find that which you seek. Blessed Be

[trev]

Hijo - what i meant was, do i simply remove the leaves and then prepare them according to the method of consumption (for me, likely smoking)? though, it seems you answered my question in your post. i just grind the leaves down and place them in a bowl like i would with certain other substances?

[Hijo de la Luna]

Hijo - what i meant was, do i simply remove the leaves and then prepare them according to the method of consumption (for me, likely smoking)? though, it seems you answered my question in your post. i just grind the leaves down and place them in a bowl like i would with certain other substances? if you want to smoke them you need to dry them out. I usually leave them in a cool dry clean space for about 24-48hrs.

[trev]

ah okay, thanks

[Ozzi99]

Does the tea really taste as bad as people say? + How well does this stuff really work?

[Captain Sleepalot]

I think I might try to grow some when Spring rolls around, but I'm still kind of on the fence about drinking it as a tea though...I get paranoid about ingesting plants that I haven't seen others try without harm. Anyone here use it on a regular basis?

[Albion]

This shit is so fucking bitter. I made tea of it, been drinking it for a few nights in a row now, with nice results, but man, this shit is bitter.