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growing brachychiton rupesrtris from seed (australian bottle tree)


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I have planted 24 brachychiton rupestris (australian bottle tree) seeds in small containers in various types of soil and have kept them moist. The temperature has been in the 80's and the lows in the 50's. They have been planted for over a month and only one came up. None of the other seeds seem to be germinating. Anybody have any suggestions.

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Of the Brachychiton discolor seeds I planted in August, only 2 of about 10 germinated and they waited months (I'd pretty much given up on them). Now they are growing fine. The only B. rupestris I have I bought as a seedling, so no experience with seeds of that species. So don't give up yet!

Cindy Adair

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Cave,

Save yourself some time and contact Bruce of CycadCenter here on the board. He's got large trees that are already half dug up. They transplant very very very very easily.

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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how easily? i fell asleep after the 1st 17 "verys." :blink:

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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basically treat the whole tree like one big cutting. Roots, ehhhh, who needs 'em?

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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Cave,

Save yourself some time and contact Bruce of CycadCenter here on the board. He's got large trees that are already half dug up. They transplant very very very very easily.

Bruce said he was sold out, all to one buyer.

Rock Ridge Ranch

South Escondido

5 miles ENE Rancho Bernardo

33.06N 117W, Elevation 971 Feet

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I have planted 24 brachychiton rupestris (australian bottle tree) seeds in small containers in various types of soil and have kept them moist. The temperature has been in the 80's and the lows in the 50's. They have been planted for over a month and only one came up. None of the other seeds seem to be germinating. Anybody have any suggestions.

Assuming that the seeds were viable, "Lows in the 50's (F)" is likely the issue. You'll get much better results if you can keep them at a constant 70F+ (preferably around 80F). Most seeds sprout more rapidly under consistently warmer conditions than mature specimens require. You may eventually get some of these seeds to sprout, but they'll likely be stretched over a longer period of time. If you can, move the containers somewhere warm indoors (top of 'fridge is good). (In the future, consider planting lots of seeds together in one community pot that can be more easily moved to somewhere suitable, then plant out the individual seedlings to their own pots. It'll save you space and materials.)

Good luck.

SoCal and SoFla; zone varies by location.

'Home is where the heart suitcase is'...

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"If, as they say, there truly is no rest for the wicked, how can the Devil's workshop be filled with idle hands?"

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Hi folks,

As with most Australian seed it needs something to break it's dormancy, which is usually achieved with fire, smoke or water. The best way we have found is pouring boiling water over the seeds and letting soak overnight, then plant ito a light sandy mix. If planted into moist potting soil they tend to go off and not germinate.

And yes we have sold our brachychition trees, just have a couple held back for a couple of clients.

In fact we are loading the last trailer tomorrow for delivery to Santa Barbara.

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Trees dug and wrapped ready

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This double trunked tree probably weighs around two tons.

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Bruce

The Cycad Center

Fallbrook CA

cycadcenter@msn.com

Now living the life in Childers, Queensland.

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Awesome!

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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