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| Adenium seed |
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| Baby adenium |
I finally succeed to grow adenium Obesum from seed on beginning of May 2009 after previous failure that I made. I had searched on the net to figure out how to grow adenium from seed, there are many articles out there. I learned from the mistakes, I also did some experiments to use different kind of soil to germinate until I figured it out the best methode for me . Unfortunately here in USA, adenium seed can be purchased only from specific nursery or online shop such as Ebay or Amazon.
3 important things you should know to grow adenium from seed .
1. Seed viability. Choose fresh seed, fresh means viable. Ask seller how fresh the seed.
2. Keep the soil moist and humid.
3. Germinate in warm temperature.
Tips : To get best result add superthrive. 1 tsp for 1 gallon water.
Steps how to grow adenium from seed :
1. Soak the seeds in warm water for 12 hours.
2. Rinse.
3. Soak the seeds for another 2 hours in water mixed with superthrive (1/4 Teaspoon for 1 gallon).
4. Rinse, but do not throw away the water , use it to mix with the soil.
5. Prepare soil, I recommend cactus soil or well drained soil and put them in container with hole.
6. Water well soil until water drain out . If you may add superthrive when you are watering the soil. As my experiences superthrive helps germination.
7. Put the seeds horizontal and press gently. Do not cover with soil .
8. Cover with plastic to increase humidity.
9. Place in the warm spot avoid direct sun.
They used to germinate in 3-6 days.
1. Soak the seeds in warm water for 12 hours.
2. Rinse.
3. Soak the seeds for another 2 hours in water mixed with superthrive (1/4 Teaspoon for 1 gallon).
4. Rinse, but do not throw away the water , use it to mix with the soil.
5. Prepare soil, I recommend cactus soil or well drained soil and put them in container with hole.
6. Water well soil until water drain out . If you may add superthrive when you are watering the soil. As my experiences superthrive helps germination.
7. Put the seeds horizontal and press gently. Do not cover with soil .
8. Cover with plastic to increase humidity.
9. Place in the warm spot avoid direct sun.
They used to germinate in 3-6 days.
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