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Germinating Dioon spinulosum

Cycads

Last Post by Knnn 18 years ago

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(@knnn)

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Some more info here -- > http://www.pacsoa.org.au/cycads/Dioon/spinulosum.html

After an overnight soak the first germination was within a week, Must have been good timing 🙂

Cycad seeds are subject to a "hold" time after harvesting. This allows the embryo to finish maturing. Germination can happen quickly after the embryo has developed and enough moisture is present

Some more info on Cycad Germination --> http://www.plantapalm.com/Vce/horticulture/seeds.htm

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Posted : 12/05/2007 4:31 pm

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Steve, I just got two of these with Softball size cadeux (sp?). You will like them A LOT!!!
The flushes are huge and the leafs on the flush each have a really cool, almost diamond shape, little extension on them.
Actually, when I took pics of the stuff Chumley sent me, I took a pic of the leaf detail. Now to just get the pics up on the net....
But, you will LOVE this Dioon.
BTW, I do plan on coming to Salina this week. Any chance I can sneek by for a look at your tropical rainforest?

Posted : 12/05/2007 4:46 pm

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No Problem, Just let me know when You'll be in town 🙂

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Posted : 12/05/2007 5:15 pm

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Great job on the D. spinulosum! Mine have put down big tap roots, but none have pushed a leaf yet. Let us know how it goes...

Dave

Posted : 14/05/2007 10:02 am

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Thanks Dave ! I am really starting to appreciate fresh seed 8)

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Posted : 14/05/2007 10:33 am

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