The seed germinates in 3 - 4 weeks at 25c[133]. New name not withstanding, huisache has been called an acacia for so long that many will likely continue to remember it as such. Sometimes a controlled fire is used to eliminate large patches of young huisache shrubsthe use of heavy equipment can be used to eliminate larger specimens. Plants can grow well in pure sand[269 nectar, used by bees; small mammals eat seeds. Donations have increased following recent appeals - thank you! I did not remain calm. Broken pottery can be fixed with its gum.