Dypsis sp. bejouf seed germination - question about its first shot

[palmfriend]

Hello there,

I have ordered some Dypsis sp. bejouf seeds from rps - checking them almost daily because

I am a little afraid about mould - and today, when I opened the box, I found this....

And here a closer look...

It seems, that the first shot came out and straight went up - not down - and hit the cap of the box - within 24hours!

I did what I thought might be the best and planted it in a pot with soil for seedlings...

...in the same position and now I am hoping for the best.

Question: The top of the shot seemed a bit distorted - so, has anyone any advice how

to proceed from here or any experiences with this species at all?

(Of course, the remaining seeds are now placed with much more space above them...)

Any advice/comment is really appreciated -

best regards

palmfriend

 

[NatureGirl]

I hate to put a damper on your parade, but I think that's a mushroom and not a sprout. :(

[Pal Meir]

It’s not a palm tree …

[palmfriend]

23 hours ago, NatureGirl said:

I hate to put a damper on your parade, but...

Oh no, that is all OK - I was actually asking for being advised in this matter, so thank you very much!

Mistaking a mushroom for a sprout...wow, I guess that puts me back to the absolute beginner level....

However, thanks again,

Best regards

 

[realarch]

We've all been beginners and no question or observation is too elementary for this forum. 

Good luck on the germination of your seed, the brain pattern is so cool, beautiful palm too.

Tim

[palmfriend]

4 hours ago, realarch said:

We've all been beginners and no question or observation is too elementary for this forum. 

Good luck on the germination of your seed, the brain pattern is so cool, beautiful palm too.

Tim

Tim,

Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging words - I am looking forward to the moment when the first real shot will come

out!

And yes, these seeds have indeed a striking pattern - I am always looking at them the longest when checking my seeds in their boxes.

best regards

Lars

 

[Kennybenjamin]

These will take at least 6 months to germinate, by all means keep checking them regularly but do not be dis heartened if you don't see any sprouts in the near future 

[palmfriend]

2 hours ago, Kennybenjamin said:

These will take at least 6 months to germinate, by all means keep checking them regularly but do not be dis heartened if you don't see any sprouts in the near future 

Will do - and thank you very much for providing a time frame. 

I guess I am going to express my excitement here on PT when "something happens". 

best regards

 

[mike in kurtistown]

I took 15 months for me to get the first sprout. Possibly the lack of real heat here in Hawaii. True bejofo seeds began sprouting after 6 months.

 

[bgl]

Yes, agree with Mike. I know from experience that these can take a long time so don't be discouraged if a year goes by and nothing seems to happen. 15 or even 18 months probably not unrealistic.

[palmfriend]

Thank you very much to all of you!   I think I got a good impression now how much time it will probably take until the

first sprout, so no need to check the seeds daily or weekly. I will just keep a closer eye on the box to be sure that

there is no mould - waiting a year or longer is no problem, my Jubea seeds started to germinate after one year and

the last seeds jumped into life after three...

Thank you very much again,

best regards

 

[realarch]

Sheesh, I knew these were slow, but until I started looking at past photos I never realized just how much. 

1st photo of the fresh seed back in November 2013

Next two photos in July of 2015 showing germination and some of the faster ones potted up.

The last two were taken today of one of the few survivors. I guess I need to update my will. 

Tim

[palmfriend]

23 minutes ago, realarch said:

Sheesh, I knew these were slow, but until I started looking at past photos I never realized just how much. 

1st photo of the fresh seed back in November 2013

Next two photos in July of 2015 showing germination and some of the faster ones potted up.

The last two were taken today of one of the few survivors. I guess I need to update my will. 

Tim

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Tim,

Thank you very very much for your time with this thread - such great pieces of information, not to mention those beautiful photos!

best regards

Lars

 

[Pal Meir]

And here the labelled germination, but I don’t think that the labels will be attached when the seeds germinate; anyhow good luck! 

[realarch]

Thanks for the detailed decriptions Pal, more education is always good.

Tim

[palmfriend]

Hello there,

after half a year of regularly checking my seeds I think I got some "real" development - no mushrooms - over here...-

and after all those kind and encouraging replies after my "misinterpretation" I thought I should let you know:

and closer:

I think (this time) it looks good: - So, "Dypsis sp. Bejouf/Bejofa, welcome to Okinawa! I will do my very best to provide you guys a good home!"

best regards

Lars