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arenga ryukyuensis seed germination


RJ

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So I purchased a small lot (12) of arenga ryukyuensis from a palm collector in the UK back in August, I placed them in coco coir and put them in my warm room that I use for small seedlings , the led light keeps the closet in the mid 80’s.  I checked on it a few weeks ago and noticed some roots developing. Since then it has sent out its first shoot. I’m not sure if I should try to transplant it now or wait some more. Thoughts ? 

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expose it to real light slowly so it dosent burn

"The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it."
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1 minute ago, climate change virginia said:

expose it to real light slowly so it dosent burn

So go for the transplant? I can keep it in the grow room for now ... it’s nice and toast warm in there. 

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13 minutes ago, RJ said:

So go for the transplant? I can keep it in the grow room for now ... it’s nice and toast warm in there. 

wait until its a little bit bigger once that little strap leaf is about 2-3 inches so you dont harm the little roots

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39 minutes ago, RJ said:

So go for the transplant? I can keep it in the grow room for now ... it’s nice and toast warm in there. 

Randy, I'd say leave it be for now unless you have it on bottom heat which could burn the roots if they reach the bottom of the baggie/container.  It probably has enough roots going to pot it up now but if you don't have a good spot for it (due to low humidity, heat, light) I think it'll be fine where it is for a few more weeks.  Congrats - looks like it might be a good palm for you to try and should be more cold hardy than A. engleri.

Jon Sunder

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There’s no harm in waiting, of course, but I would move the ones emerging from the soil to their individual pots now and leave them near a window. At that size they still have minimal roots and won’t even notice the transplant. 
That’s what I’ve done with all my palms I’ve germinated and never had any problems. 
 

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I'm jealous. I ordered seeds from RPS and they never came. I assume they got confiscated even though I paid for the phytosant certificate. It's frustrating because I have the small batch import permit which works without issue, but RPS doesn't offer to use it.

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33 minutes ago, Fusca said:

Randy, I'd say leave it be for now unless you have it on bottom heat which could burn the roots if they reach the bottom of the baggie/container.  It probably has enough roots going to pot it up now but if you don't have a good spot for it (due to low humidity, heat, light) I think it'll be fine where it is for a few more weeks.  Congrats - looks like it might be a good palm for you to try and should be more cold hardy than A. engleri.

Not on bottom heat but the roots are clearly visible at the bottom.  It’s Just stored up in the top of the closet for the most heat. It’s in a plastic cole cut dish, along with the rest of the seeds ... problem is it’s getting close to the lid that I keep on it for humidity. Our house is so dry in the winter :rant:
 

not sure if I’ll ever put them in the ground. Might just stay in a pot, but man they’re good looking palm!

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3 minutes ago, necturus said:

I'm jealous. I ordered seeds from RPS and they never came. I assume they got confiscated even though I paid for the phytosant certificate. It's frustrating because I have the small batch import permit which works without issue, but RPS doesn't offer to use it.

If I get more then I can use you are welcome to one :greenthumb:

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20 minutes ago, Estlander said:

There’s no harm in waiting, of course, but I would move the ones emerging from the soil to their individual pots now and leave them near a window. At that size they still have minimal roots and won’t even notice the transplant. 
That’s what I’ve done with all my palms I’ve germinated and never had any problems. 
 

Any reason not to keep it in the grow “closet” ?

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1 hour ago, RJ said:

Any reason not to keep it in the grow “closet” ?

No reason at all honestly most likely the best conditions it can ask for till it needs real light!! 

T J 

T J 

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6 hours ago, RJ said:

Any reason not to keep it in the grow “closet” ?

Since it’s now above the ground, it’s gonna need light to grow. 

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On 1/12/2021 at 1:10 PM, necturus said:

I'm jealous. I ordered seeds from RPS and they never came. I assume they got confiscated even though I paid for the phytosant certificate. It's frustrating because I have the small batch import permit which works without issue, but RPS doesn't offer to use it.

I use to get seeds in under two weeks .  Now with the phyto it takes six weeks.

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  • 1 year later...

My largest one . just had three more germinate after a year… 
 

 

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