germination comments by our visitors
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Seeds from this species ......very easy to germinate and need up to 3 months to
sprout.
Seeds germinated very easily. 6 of 10 seeds so far. Half burried seeds ,germinated in coco peat kept at 32 degrees
C. Allow a larger germinating container as initial root growth spreads fast. First seed germinated within 2
weeks of receiving seeds , the rest were sporadic over 2 - 3 months.
Submitted on 13/03/2005 by Jason Cox kamipalms@netscape.net
...very easy to germinate and need up to 1 month to
sprout.
Very easy to germinate, soaked the 10 seeds in water for three days and planted them in potting soil, withing
2 weeks two seeds had sprouted, the other eight were eaten by insects, one was attacked and eaten by insects
as well, the other seedling is now, 14th of January 2005, approximately 10 cm. high, with all thorns visible
and already very beautiful.I am certainly going to try again as soon as seeds are availlable.Hedy, Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania.hedy@iwayafrica.com
Submitted on 14/01/2005 by one of our visitors
...very easy to germinate and need up to 3 months to
sprout.
Of all Seed of 3 eyed Cocoeae tribe germinating these wonderful large shiny black shelled Astrocaryum alatum
has been a wonderful 90 % within 3 month experience for me. "Bag Method" easy 30 Deg C. I transplanted
into potting mix as soon as root was 30mm long in (deep 300mm pot) as fear of rotting from others experiences
worried me. I experienced no Rot. One can tell when they are going to germinate as Belly button eye on the seed
begins to protrude two weeks before the root emerges. Subsequent growth is rapid and strong with hairy seedling
like a small cactus. I only received one plant per seed although 3 is possible. I keenly watch hoping for other
germinations beside in the time ahead. I can honestly recommend coquillo whole heartedly as from my batch of
24 varieties from rarepalmseeds these out preformed everything else. Fresh seed is essential for quick results
or from Dry seed one may have to sit around for 5 years waiting with cocoeae.
Submitted on 11/12/2004 by David Herbert rocmade@iinet.net.au
...very difficult to germinate.
No luck with this one so far. I'll keep trying.
Submitted on 04/03/2004 by Vincie Bowen alaye_98@yahoo.com
...very easy to germinate.
Out of 10 seeds received 3 germinated in transit! 4th seed germinated after 4 weeks of sowing in slightly moist
peat. Remaining 6 seeds were discarded after 7 months of waiting - they appeared unlikely to germinate. Subsequent
seedling growth is very fast and robust, just rich well drained soil and regular watering. Fantastic palm.
Submitted on 25/06/2003 by Sergei Leonov serileonov@hotmail.com
...easy to germinate and need up to 1 month to sprout.
50% germinated quickly. I could not get the remaining seeds to germinate. Grows fast and looks great when grown
in shade. Serious thorns! This palm seems to be very susceptible to wind damage. Find a sheltered area!
Submitted on 12/01/2003 by one of our visitors
...very easy to germinate and need
up to 1 month to sprout.
Surprisingly easy to germinate - some germinated within a week,
and 75% germinated within the first month. Very fast growing, with
the little thorns showing up right away.
Submitted by one of our visitors
...difficult to germinate and need
up to 1 year to sprout.
I have had limited success with the Coquillo Palm seeds probably
because I don't have the proper facilities. I have attempted to
germinate the seeds that I purchased, the Coquillo and many others,
two different ways: Pots where the seeds are about halfway under
the soil. I also tried the suggestions on the web site with paet
moss in bags, but no luck so far. How specific are the environmental
stimuli needed for germination? What are the temperature requirements,
etc..? Where can I find the answers to all of the needs for Palm
seed germinating. I will attempt to use small amounts of gibberelic
acid in a solution to enhance or stimulate germination.
Submitted by Drew Johnson DrewJohnson88@aol.com
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If you wish to read more on palm cultivation, we highly recommend Ornamental Palm Horticulture
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Ratings and comments reflect individual experiences and the views of our visitors. They do not necessarily describe the most
appropriate methods, nor are they necessarily valid for all seeds or plants of this species. Germination and plant cultivation
success depends on many different factors; nevertheless, these experiences will hopefully aid you in your effort to get the
best germination results from our seeds and the best growth results from your plants.
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