Always on the lookout for new plants to kill....so, I decided to get something really exotic. Just Google the Latin name, and you will see photos of this beautiful tree. I am surprised that this tree is not commonly found in Florida nurseries. At my age, I usually do a thorough search then buy established, plants.... and shy away from sowing seeds. Why? I ain't gettin' any younger....Tick-Tock. However, I can find no sources for 1-5 gallon plants, so, I bought some seeds.
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I need some sowing instructions. Anyone have a clue as to how to sow seeds for this exotic flowering tree? Seeds are very tiny.
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My guess:
Sow seeds on damp, milled-Sphagnum or, Coconut Coir, mixed with fine grit, keep in bright area with some bottom warmth. I will probably use a plastic shoe-box with a clear lid to trap humidity.
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This will be a first time for me, sowing this seed. I never knew this tree existed until a few weeks ago. I usually get some good germination with the different seeds that I sow...like when I sowed 400 'Sea Grape' seeds, and 350 germinated! (I had to pot the seedlings up, and I gave the plants to local schools).
PS ....I need to get a life!
Frank