Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
PalmTalk

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

WELCOME GUEST

It looks as if you are viewing PalmTalk as an unregistered Guest.

Please consider registering so as to take better advantage of our vast knowledge base and friendly community.  By registering you will gain access to many features - among them are our powerful Search feature, the ability to Private Message other Users, and be able to post and/or answer questions from all over the world. It is completely free, no “catches,” and you will have complete control over how you wish to use this site.

PalmTalk is sponsored by the International Palm Society. - an organization dedicated to learning everything about and enjoying palm trees (and their companion plants) while conserving endangered palm species and habitat worldwide. Please take the time to know us all better and register.

guest Renda04.jpg

Solitaire Palm [Ptychosperma elegans] germination

GardnerDylan6a
GardnerDylan6a
in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

Featured Replies

Hello I was wondering if anyone knows a good way to germinate Ptychosperma elegans seeds, thanks

@GardnerDylan6a Just putting them in a 16 oz cup with moist medium and bottom heat should do the trick in two weeks to a month.  I've done about 600 this way.

Lakeland, FL: USDA Zone 2023: 10a  2012: 9b  1990: 9a | Record Low: 20F/-6.67C (Jan. 1985, Dec.1962)

    • Like 2
    • Upvote 1
    • Author

    Hello thanks for the reply, what temperature  is ideal for the seed germination and how long should they be pre soaked for?

    12 minutes ago, GardnerDylan6a said:

    Hello thanks for the reply, what temperature  is ideal for the seed germination and how long should they be pre soaked for?

    I soaked mine for 24 hours and kept them at 90F+.  If they are really fresh, you'll start seeing a few pop around the two week mark.

    Lakeland, FL: USDA Zone 2023: 10a  2012: 9b  1990: 9a | Record Low: 20F/-6.67C (Jan. 1985, Dec.1962)

    • Upvote 2

    Ptycho elegans germinate like mad if they are fresh, kept very warm and kept moist but not soggy. Still, you have to be patient as the process may take weeks to months.

    Meg

    Palms of Victory I shall wear

    Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise)
    Florida
    Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal
    Elevation: 15 feet

    I'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade.

    •
    • Upvote 2

    Create an account or sign in to comment
    Go to topic listing

    Account

    Navigation

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.