Ravenala madagascariensis
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The enormous paddle-shaped leaves are borne on long petioles, in a distinctive fan shape aligned in a single plane (distichous). The large white flowers are structurally similar to those of its relatives, the bird-of-paradise flowers Strelitzia reginae and Strelitzia nicolai. These flowers, upon being pollinated, produce brilliant blue seeds; possibly the only blue seeds found in nature. In tropical and subtropical regions, the plant is widely cultivated for its distinctive habit and foliage. The fan tends to grow on an east-west line, providing a crude compass.
Seeds per packet: 10
Soak the seeds for 6-12 hours before sowing. Before planting, pour boiling water over a seed-start mix to kill parasites. Allow to drain and cool for about an hour. Then plant the seeds just under the surface of the soil. Temperature should reach above 80F (26C) to 110F (43C) during the day, and must dip below 80F at night for best germination results. A heating pad set on a timer to be on during the day, and off at night, is ideal. These plants take take several weeks or months to germinate, though they are reliable. Patience is required, though they are well worth the wait!
Rare seeds, only available for a limited time. Plant indoors right away once received.
Ravenala madagascariensis
TRAVELLERS PALM
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The enormous paddle-shaped leaves are borne on long petioles, in a distinctive fan shape aligned in a single plane (distichous). The large white flowers are structurally similar to those of its relatives, the bird-of-paradise flowers Strelitzia reginae and Strelitzia nicolai. These flowers, upon being pollinated, produce brilliant blue seeds; possibly the only blue seeds found in nature. In tropical and subtropical regions, the plant is widely cultivated for its distinctive habit and foliage. The fan tends to grow on an east-west line, providing a crude compass.
Seeds per packet: 10
Soak the seeds for 6-12 hours before sowing. Before planting, pour boiling water over a seed-start mix to kill parasites. Allow to drain and cool for about an hour. Then plant the seeds just under the surface of the soil. Temperature should reach above 80F (26C) to 110F (43C) during the day, and must dip below 80F at night for best germination results. A heating pad set on a timer to be on during the day, and off at night, is ideal. These plants take take several weeks or months to germinate, though they are reliable. Patience is required, though they are well worth the wait!
Rare seeds, only available for a limited time. Plant indoors right away once received.