Livistona carinensis

Any idea what it's min temp is?

There does not seem to be a lot of these being grown, the references I've found list its minimum at 25F/-3.9C

--> http://www.hardypalmtrees.com/minimum_survival_temperatures.htm
( Not sure if these figures reflect experience or recorded lows in habitat )

Most of the Livistona genus seems quite hardy, hoping these share some of those traits ( and I can get some to germinate 🙂

Happy to see a few of these on their way 8)

whats your secret Steve ? you got those to pop in a hurry. containers, seed starting mix , heat ?

A 6-8 hour warm soak ( 90-100F ) to start with, ( with the small seeds no longer than 8 hours, I try to gauge the soak time on size and how permeable the endocarp is. something like dried out Bismarckia seed would get a 3 - 5 day soak )

This really seems to break dormancy on some seeds, perhaps this mimics the trip through the digestive tract of various birds/animals that eat palm fruit ? most avian internal temps range between 102F - 112F

Anyways, from that into sealed containers using Perlite as a germination media. One of these came out of the dri-bath which is at a constant 27C, and the other two came out of the converted aquarium incubator which usually runs between 90F - 100F. I leave the lights on continuously but uncover the top a bit at night. So far the best results have been with some temp. variations.

Thanks for the aquarium idea, that works out good 8)

A fast grower so far,

Most working on their second leaf now,

Wow, those look awesome...

Thanks Taylor! Looking forward to see how these do this Summer 8)

Steve

Steve they look great. What are you using for lighting if any?

John

ps I sent you a pm re: seeds

John, Thanks! There are two 23W compact fluorescent bulbs about 12" above them. They are also in the same room as our space heater, usually stays right around 75*F where they sit.

Steve

A recent photo,

Steve