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Brunfelsia from seed

18 years ago

I've tried a couple times to start brunfelsia from seed with no luck. They were commercial seeds from two different reliable sources so I don't think it was the seed. A friend sent me a ripe pod and I'm going to give it another try. Any tips for starting them? I've soaked them and planted them in soil and the baggie/coffee filter method, both with bottom heat.

TIA,

Karyn

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pottingblockguru
18 years ago
Yes, Brunfelsias or Rain Tree in Jamaica, mon...or the Amazon "Chiricaspi"....They're just another nightshade...Best method I'll use is make a rich wet potting soil with lots of slow release nitrogen and pack it in a 2" soil blocker with a 1" dowel pin. Then, cover with a bit more of the mud and keep them at 75 degrees with plastic over the top of the blocks. Be patient, as they do take take time.
karyn1
Original Author
18 years ago
Thanks pottingblockguru. I knew they were a nightshade but had never heard those other names, just yesterday, today and tomorrow. Maybe I shouldn't give up on the others that I planted yet as it's only been a few weeks? About how long for germination?
Karyn
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coke_nut
18 years ago
Karyn,
I have a bush if you want a cutting. LMK.

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