 This is a very rare, tricky plant to grow but very rewarding. Germinate in cotton wool and sterilized water keeping warm with a heat mat. Germination will take place in 6-10 weeks. It naturally germinates in the fruit after it is starting to turn rancid. Make sure all soil is heat sterilized so the seed does not rot once transplanted. The best soil mixture can be prepared with 80% coarse sharp sand mixed with 20% potting soil perlite and vermiculite. If the seed shell is stubborn and does not shed naturally after three days use a scalpel to gently remove it very carefully 2mm per day until it is off! Keep warm and humid and out of direct sunlight until after one year old. Mist the soil when still young. After a year keep well watered. Try to simulate their natural environment as much as possible.
Heat mats are a complete necessity with these seeds! For more information I have included a link to some invaluable info on the subject.
Preparation of Sand:
Purchase play sand at your local garden center. Prepare a large bucket of clean water. Take a Kitchen strainer and fill with sand rinsing gently so all the fine particles fall through. Keep the remaining sand in the strainer and proceed until you have enough for potting! Bless these seeds before sowing and Good Luck!
These seeds were harvested and separated from the fruit December 20th 2006
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