I’m thinking this palm is Syagrus Amara. Do you think like me? And how long does it take for the seed to germinate?

[Alexberm]

How long does it take for the seeds to germinate? I started planting many seeds in April this year. So far it hasn't sprouted at all. Who can advise me about this?

[Fusca]

3 hours ago, Alexberm said:

How long does it take for the seeds to germinate? I started planting many seeds in April this year. So far it hasn't sprouted at all. Who can advise me about this?

I think it is Syagrus amara.  I saw one at Fairchild Botanical Garden that had large, ellipsoid shaped fruits.  One at Kopsick Botanical Garden has fruits more similar to the ones that you show.  I personally find Syagrus seeds somewhat difficult to germinate but I managed to germinate one amara seed in about 2 months.  Seems like yours are a bit stubborn but I wouldn't give up on them yet.  I doubt that heat is a problem in your climate but maybe the medium you're using is staying too wet?

[Alexberm]

6 hours ago, Fusca said:

I think it is Syagrus amara.  I saw one at Fairchild Botanical Garden that had large, ellipsoid shaped fruits.  One at Kopsick Botanical Garden has fruits more similar to the ones that you show.  I personally find Syagrus seeds somewhat difficult to germinate but I managed to germinate one amara seed in about 2 months.  Seems like yours are a bit stubborn but I wouldn't give up on them yet.  I doubt that heat is a problem in your climate but maybe the medium you're using is staying too wet?

Thank you very much for your answer. It is very useful for me. There is a possibility that my growing medium is quite moist. I divided it into 2 ways. First, I planted the seeds in moist coconut husks. And the second type I plant using sand. Both types I grow in closed containers.

[Alexberm]

1 minute ago, Alexberm said:

Thank you very much for your answer. It is very useful for me. There is a possibility that my growing medium is quite moist. I divided it into 2 ways. First, I planted the seeds in moist coconut husks. And the second type I plant using sand. Both types I grow in closed containers. What is media you use? And you germinate it in closed containers? Thank you.

[Scott W]

Could be temperature related...see the below extracted from here...

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP238

GERMINATION CONDITIONS TEMPERATURE

Virtually all palms require high temperatures for the most rapid and uniform germination of their seed. Seventy to 100°F is the accepted range, and 85–95°F probably yields the best results. Seed of paurotis palm (Acoelorraphe wrightii) has been reported to germinate best at 92–102°F, with only 11% germination below 86°F (Carpenter, 1988a). The native Keys thatch palm (Leucothrinax morrisii) and silver palm (Cocothrinax argentata) germinated best at 91–97°F, with few seeds germinating below 77°F (Carpenter 1988a; Carpenter and Gilman 1988). Seed of pindo palm (Butia capitata) germinated best with 2–3 weeks at 102°F, followed by 86°F for the duration of the germination period (Carpenter, 1988b). Some research has suggested that fluctuating temperatures at 12 hour intervals may increase total germination for certain species (Carpenter 1987, 1989), but this is not practical for most growers.

Since palm seeds require high germination temperatures, it is best to sow seed during the warmer months of the year. If availability of fresh seed makes this difficult, soil temperatures can be increased by using bottom heat below the germination containers or by covering the containers with clear plastic. Placing the containers on a heat-retaining surface can also increase temperatures by several degrees.

[Alexberm]

11 hours ago, Scott W said:

Could be temperature related...see the below extracted from here...

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP238

GERMINATION CONDITIONS TEMPERATURE

Virtually all palms require high temperatures for the most rapid and uniform germination of their seed. Seventy to 100°F is the accepted range, and 85–95°F probably yields the best results. Seed of paurotis palm (Acoelorraphe wrightii) has been reported to germinate best at 92–102°F, with only 11% germination below 86°F (Carpenter, 1988a). The native Keys thatch palm (Leucothrinax morrisii) and silver palm (Cocothrinax argentata) germinated best at 91–97°F, with few seeds germinating below 77°F (Carpenter 1988a; Carpenter and Gilman 1988). Seed of pindo palm (Butia capitata) germinated best with 2–3 weeks at 102°F, followed by 86°F for the duration of the germination period (Carpenter, 1988b). Some research has suggested that fluctuating temperatures at 12 hour intervals may increase total germination for certain species (Carpenter 1987, 1989), but this is not practical for most growers.

Since palm seeds require high germination temperatures, it is best to sow seed during the warmer months of the year. If availability of fresh seed makes this difficult, soil temperatures can be increased by using bottom heat below the germination containers or by covering the containers with clear plastic. Placing the containers on a heat-retaining surface can also increase temperatures by several degrees.

Thank you very much.