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Solitaire Palm [Ptychosperma elegans] germination

GardnerDylan6a

By GardnerDylan6a
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Hello I was wondering if anyone knows a good way to germinate Ptychosperma elegans seeds, thanks

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@GardnerDylan6a Just putting them in a 16 oz cup with moist medium and bottom heat should do the trick in two weeks to a month.  I've done about 600 this way.

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USDA Zone 1990: 9a  2012: 9b  2023: 10a | Sunset Zone: 26 | Record Low: 20F/-6.67C (Jan. 1985, Dec.1962) | Record Low USDA Zone: 9a

30-Year Avg. Low: 30F | 30-year Min: 24F

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Hello thanks for the reply, what temperature  is ideal for the seed germination and how long should they be pre soaked for?

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12 minutes ago, GardnerDylan6a said:

Hello thanks for the reply, what temperature  is ideal for the seed germination and how long should they be pre soaked for?

I soaked mine for 24 hours and kept them at 90F+.  If they are really fresh, you'll start seeing a few pop around the two week mark.

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Lakeland, FL

USDA Zone 1990: 9a  2012: 9b  2023: 10a | Sunset Zone: 26 | Record Low: 20F/-6.67C (Jan. 1985, Dec.1962) | Record Low USDA Zone: 9a

30-Year Avg. Low: 30F | 30-year Min: 24F

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Ptycho elegans germinate like mad if they are fresh, kept very warm and kept moist but not soggy. Still, you have to be patient as the process may take weeks to months.

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