Various websites give different opinions as to the level of difficulty of germinating H. Lagenicaulis.  Does anyone here have experience in germinating this palm?  This may be next on my list to grow.

Thanks.

Dave

Dave,

It would seem that SOMEONE out there must have some experience? My H. lagenicaulis havn't started to produce seeds yet, so can't help you with that one, BUT I have germinated both Hyophorbe verschaffeltii and H. indica seeds. Both are very easy to germinate, so that might be an indication of other Hyophorbe species as well. Just a hunch!

Bo-Göran

I have germinated H. lagenicaulis two times, the second time have 100% sprouted. (there were little quantities).

Have used the coco coir-bag-method. and took about a month to do. Next time perhaps I'll change to the tuperware way for germinate seeds. Seems easy for me.

The only thing I'm going to say is that they need realy hot, and a not too much wet medium. (and of course a month or two).

Carlos

Thanks.

I am trying to germinate Hyophorbe verschaffeltii and Hyophorbe lagenicaulis seeds (in a no-heat no-freeze climate) in a heated germinator with lid and keep the temps around 80F sometimes a bit more and sometimes a bit less but not below 70F. Most of the time it is around 80F. The "peat moss" is constantly wet and i only watered twice since the lid keep s it humid and wet inside of the unit. It's been over a month now and nothing. Could there be something I am doing wrong?

P.S. I had a couple seed in a tube behind warter heater and I think both released a root only after a couple days, and that was a long time ago, I replanted thoise seeds since and nothing.

As long as the seed is fresh then both are usually super easy, germinating within a few weeks to a month.

That said, I'd personally try to keep the temperatures closer to 90f while keeping the moss moist, rather than wet.