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Washingtonia filifera

JLeVert
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I have some W. filifera seeds that I want to plant. I know that they are prone to damping off. Does anyone have any suggestions about germinating these seeds: sterilization, medium, temperature? Thanks.

Joseph C. Le Vert

Augusta, GA

USA

Zone 8

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    Warm and moist to sprout,(90 - 100 degrees)(use a heating pad) then grow them up on the dry side,especially through winter.

    aztropic

    Mesa,Arizona

    Mesa, Arizona

     

    Temps between 29F and 115F each year

    JLevert:

    W. filifera is one of my favorite palms because of the thick trunks. I'd keep them as dry as possible (in green house or at least under eaves of house) through the one gallon stage or until they start to show their fan segments.Then you can set them free.

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    OK. I have a heating mat and a greenhouse so I'll germinate them ASAP. Should I soak the seed in a fungicide or use 1% clorox to avoid the damping off?

    Joseph C. Le Vert

    Augusta, GA

    USA

    Zone 8

    Joe, I've never had to soak the filifera seeds in any fungicide. They tend to germinate quickly when fresh and under warm/moist conditions. Best of luck!

    Jv in San Antonio Texas / Zone 8/extremes past 29 yrs: 117F (47.2C) / 8F (-13.3C)

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