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Strongylodon macrobotrys

tropical plants

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September 24, 201510 yr

I just received 10 seeds from a

Strongylodon macrobotrys they came from China & did not answer my questions about germination or how deep,

how far apart, what kind of soil they like, nothing! Does anyone know anything about this plant?

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September 24, 201510 yr

I found this online

Germination Steps:

Add equal parts of vermiculite and shredded tree fern fiber to the germination flat.

Space out jade vine seeds evenly on the surface of the germination flat. Press each seed down approximately 1/4 inch deep into the planting mixture. Cover the seed with a thin layer of the mixture.

After watering the flat thoroughly, cover the surface with a sheet of plastic. To keep the soil warm and maintain the moisture level, secure the ends of the plastic to the bottom of the flat.

Place the flat in location that does not receive direct sunlight. Growing mixture should never become completely dry. The seeds will germinate in approximately ten to fourteen days.

When the seeds have sprouted, remove the plastic. Continue to keep the soil moist.

Transplant the seedlings when they have passed their tender stage and have begun to crowd each other. Add a mixture of equal parts top soil, black sand and humus, along with a small amount of garden fertilizer to a small plant container.

In the first few days after planting the seedlings, place the container in a shady, well protected area. Young plants are ready to be transplanted into their permanent home when they have become root bound.

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September 25, 201510 yr

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Johnk9,

i thought I had gone through every website out there. Was there a picture of what the seed looked like? It looks like a Koa seed to me and its reddis brown with a black seam around the edge that covers 4/5ths of the seed. Is that the real seed or is it the pod that covers the seed? Can you give me website address please? I really appreciate your help!