Jatropha Multifida (coral plant) seeds and germination
My coral plant has grown fruit this year and I want to try to germinate the seeds. Anyone have any experience with this plant or just growing from seeds in general? I've only ever done vegetables from seed and alocasia from corms.
I just love this plant. Its such a trooper and unique looking. Plus, the hummingbirds love her. I'd love to raise it's progeny.
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I just love this plant. Its such a trooper and unique looking. Plus, the hummingbirds love her. I'd love to raise it's progeny.
#happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #newgrowth #propagationstation #newplantmom #plantcorner #jatrophamultifida
12” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 hours ago
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Best Answer
@Katiekinns To germinate coral bean seeds, the seeds need to be scarified, or damaged, in order to allow moisture to penetrate and initiate germination. This can be done by using a file or sandpaper to gently scrape the surface of the seeds. The seeds should then be buried in moist soil. Germination of coral bells can be sporadic, beginning in as few as 10 days or taking as long as two months.
@ILoveMyPlants thank you so much for the tips. I'm going to give it a whirl. Fingers crossed.