Adenium DHOFARENSE

Sowing and germination

• ADENIUM SEED SOWING AND GERMINATION 1.
• Maintain a temperature of 27-35 degrees C (81-95 degrees F), ideally 31-33 degrees C (88-91 degrees F).
• Use a thermometer, as temperatures that are too low or too high may reduce germination success. 2.
• Seeds may be soaked in warm water for 2-4 hours.
• If desired, use a properly diluted fungicide or seed stimulant according to its label.
• Keep the water warm throughout soaking.
• If a stable warm temperature cannot be maintained, skip this step. 3.
• Use a clean, loose, well-aerated and free-draining growing medium.
• A suitable mixture is approximately 50% peat-based potting mix or coco coir and 50% perlite, vermiculite, coarse sand or similar aeration material.
• Pure peat and dense, moisture-retentive soil are not recommended. 4.
• Use a clean container with drainage holes.
• Lay the seeds flat on the surface, press them gently into the medium or cover them with 0.5-1 cm (0.2-0.4 in) of growing medium.
• Moisten carefully.
• The medium should remain slightly moist, never waterlogged. 5.
• Cover the container with a transparent lid or plastic film and keep it in a consistently warm location.
• Do not place the covered container in direct sunlight.
• Ventilate it once or twice daily for 15-30 minutes.
• Avoid waterlogging, complete drying and sudden temperature changes. 6.
• Light is not required during germination.
• Once seedlings emerge, move them to a bright location while maintaining warmth.