Hi Greenclaws, I don't really know about the light vs dark answer, however just a note. I just recently started some seedlings and have been keeping them under a little flouresent light as much as possible. They are sprouting up and looking great. So if you get a no go on the warm and dark, try a little flouresent light for your new babies.
Lauri

Hi Lauri, my seeds have arrived!!!
I put them between some damp kitchen paper in a small sealed plastic container yesterday and put it in the cupboard...on checking them today, they have definately swelled up so I have left them there, and will check each day till there's some sign of life.
They will then have to go onto the windowcill I guess, but as the days here are rather short and dull, a spell under a lamp as you suggest may benefit them.
Will keep you posted on their progress....or not!
Cheers, Greenclaws.

I recently found some old plumeria seeds when I was going through some gardening supplies. I just soak the seeds in a glass of water overnight and pot them up the next day. I don't like the paper towel or coffee filter methods and don't have great results with them. I often get mold before germination. All I did was stick them in a tray of moist potting mix and set them on a seed mat. It's on the floor shaded by a number of larger plants so I don't know how important light might be for germination. When I use this method with fresh seeds I get almost 100% germination within a week, even with the old seeds almost all sprouted within 2 weeks. Since it's not summer I still have them on the seed mat but I've moved them so they are receiving more light. Good luck with your seeds.
Karyn

> They will then have to go onto the windowcill I guess, but
> as the days here are rather short and dull, a spell under a
> lamp as you suggest may benefit them.

I hope you have a warm windowsill, with good double-glazing at the very least! I put my plant by the window and one night left it there, in between the curtain and the window. The result was drooping leaves. That was when the outside temp. overnight was about, er, 12-14C (I think). If you want any growth, I'm sure that you'll need some artificial light at this time of the year, as well as some sustained heat.

For some reason, Greenclaws, I'm afraid I haven't received your email.

I like this link with the info on seed sowing. I have quite a few seeds in an envelope in my garage. I don't want to start all of them now, I'd be shot and hung out to dry. The ones I just recently started are a few months old and are sprouting beautifully. I was worried about not getting them started when they were fresh, thinking they might just dry up and die. I'm wondering tho if as time goes by if there is a less likely chance they will sprout? If so, then I need to share them with others. Actually I have quite a few I would like to share. Greenclaws and Karyn, shoot me an email if you like and I'll send you a few if you'd like. Anyone else is welcome too, not sure I'll have enough to send to all tho. Right now I'm sleepy and can't think of the names of the kind they are. One has long hanging little white petals, I think the other is some sort of hot pink.
Lauri

Hi guys and gals!
Seeds are still snug and warm in the cupboard, no mould yet thank goodness! Have several alternative plans up my sleeve to keep them nice and warm and receive plenty of light...once they get going that is ....but I ain't told 'im indoors yet! lol! Watch this space!

Freshwater..Sorry to read your plant got chilled, it does as you say get a bit cool behind the curtains even with D/G. Hope it recovers, was it your plumie? Have mailed you again today, very odd this.

Kevabear...mailed you also, thanks. ; ¬ )

Regards, Greenclaws.

Thanks for the generous offer Lauri but I think I should pass. I'm not even sure why I sowed the seeds I found in my gardening stuff because I already have about 60 seedlings taking up way too much space. Thanks anyway and good luck with your plumies.
Karyn

I know what you mean Karyn. I was asked a couple days ago to please not bring home any more "sticks." It's hard to not continue to sow the seeds, plant the sticks, and gather even more. Maybe if we had a lot of land, full of beautiful sunshine, well then that would be another story. But the yard space we do have is mostly full of shade. So what I plan on doing with all these little wonderful plummies I have growing I have yet to figure out. I suppose I could have all the trees chopped down. Doesn't seem like a real good plan. Greenclaws, I have seeds all ready for you, all packed safely, but didn't get to the PO today. I will soon though. Forgot all about turning to go there today on the way home and was almost home when I remember, by then it was just too late to turn back. They will be on their way to you soon.
Lauri

Lauri I have the space, just not the temps : ( Up until yesterday I was beginning to think otherwise but we're back to the cold reality of winter. On Sat it was almost 80, by Mon morning it was below freezing. We've been hovering around 60 for most of Dec which is very unusual for this area. If I was in your house I might have to think about chopping down some trees : ) Then again they must help cool the house in the summer. Lets see, open garden space vs astronomical utility bills?????
Karyn