Earnshaw they take 75 days to mature. Close to maturity you will want to tie a thread around them gently to prevent the seeds from blowing away since when the pods ripen they open on their own. Keep the plant well watered and fertilized. Where are you from? Wondering how much of the growing season is remaining for you in your zone.

Tracy

I'm in Kansas City it'll start getting cold around October so I don't have much time do you think it will do ok if I bring it in once it's time? I do have a bay window that gets a lot of light. She's very pretty when flowered my daughter brought her home from Vegas 2 years ago and it was a little smaller than it is now from all the reading I've done it seems I shouldn't have this many pods. Since my plant isn't huge how will I know when the pods are ready ?

What a beauty. This is my first year having seed pods myself so I don't have the experience required to answer all of your questions. The plant can technically produce as many pods as it has flowers.

I would not get your hopes up too high since it is about to turn cold. Usually plants need to be mature (about 5 years old) to produce viable seeds. Your plant looks quite young still. The pods look to be several weeks old so I would not expect them to be mature until early November. Just provide as much light as you can. When they mature they will change color like fruit does. Best of luck, I hope they produce a successful harvest for you.

Tracy

P. S. Absolutely bring it in when temps start sustaining around 50F degrees. Due to the zone you are in I would not begin fertilizing this late in the year. Also when it does turn cooler you won't want to water it at all.

Thanks for the help I did get really excited when I seen how many pods I had. Just the other day I only had two so the others literally sprouted up on me. For the pods to mature should they're be a certain temperature . Also I'm not even sure how old my plant is I've had it two years is there a way to determine the age?

You could get lucky and have them all mature successfully, it really is up to mother nature. Just keep the plant happy and the plant will take care of the pods. Your zone is similar to mine so I expect when the temps get cooler in October you will want to bring the plant inside. Don't leave outside if it is going to stay close to 50 F degrees. It could definitely be 5 years old, but the angle of the images only shows part of the tree so it is difficult to say with certainty.

This is what it looks like

Just a heads up my pods are starting to split any ideas what to do now?

Carefully snip the pod from the branch. Bring them inside and empty the pods. Allow the seeds to air dry for 2 days. Then you can easily break the wispy ends off and discard them. Ready to sow or store for Spring.

Tracy

So I don't have to wait for the pod to dry? Only two have cracked open the others I just tied just in case and they are inside already.

I would only remove those that have opened already. You might want to let it air dry and finish opening on its own. I have only had one Adenium seed harvest and mine were opened real wide and a much darker color. I am not sure why yours are remaining green.

This is what I did I needed up with 32 in just 2 pods I actually have 4 more pods opening up I mixed versatile with a lil peat moss watered it good . It's in a warm area with a fluorescent light. Should I leave the lid on it I'm using a jiffy house. Attached are the pictures

Awesome. I would let the next batch of seeds dry before planting. Fingers crossed for high germination! Keep the tray warm.

Tracy

Thanks for the help I've looked everywhere I hope I get a few seedlings at least

My seeds are starting to produce so the first half of the seed is the bottom of the plant correct ? And should I just wait and watch it now?

Yes, they will stand up and shed the casing on their own. Trying to remove the seed casing too soon can decapitate them. Once they have all germinated you will want to remove the dome. Congratulations!

Tracy

Thank you for your help I'm so excited and I still have 4 more pods to go that I'm just trying to let dry on the tree instead of cutting off even tho they have already started splitting

I ended up wit 140 planted there germinating really well and I've got 21 more put up I'm just going to plant them this summer

Keep germinating seeds moist but not waterlogged, also tiny and younger seedlings like moist conditions that don't dry out....it's a careful balancing act though, good luck!

Gill UK

The moisture is down but my second tray isn't germinating as quick as the first tray I did switch to a heat light from fluorescent could that be the problem?

I just wanted to show everyone I ended up with 117 there doing great I think! Some are turning a month old this week... Can anyone tell me how long should I keep them in these pots? I've also stopped watering unless they was dry? I'm not sure if you can tell from the picture but some have 5 leaves already, also some have color on the bodies are getting plump and some are just green is the green normal?

I would keep them in those pots for a few more weeks until the get several more pairs of leaves. They should have enough food in the compost to sustain them till ready to transplant, just let them grow on for the time being.

I have no idea of your temps in KC, so continue to keep them warm, no cold/frost etc. Young seedlings still like a moist mix so as long as they are warm and moist that's ok, it's cold and wet which is their killer. You will get varying colour stems, all are normal, they will all no doubt end up with the typical 'netted' silvery green skins when mature. Some say caudex colour when small indicates flower colour when older, not found this yet as I only have 8plants! But that's not to say that statement is wrong!

Give them as much light as possible or they will grow tall and spindly and they may not go on to make desirable plants, especially if you prefer the fat squat look that is perfectly achievable.

Come back by all means when you think they have filled the cells with more roots, they will only have one thin tap root and a few whispy feeders at the moment. Plus in a few weeks time, depending on how fast they grow, they will have a bit more top growth. You will then need further advise on what to plant them in for their next stage of development. Or in the meantime if course if you need any further info.

Gill UK

earnshaw07,

117 germinated, thats great! Once they grow out of the trays they'll take up quite a bit more space :) Any specific plans for your 100+ new family members?

Daniel

You know I have no clue right now! I'm just trying to keep them alive past the seedling stage. I don't think they'll take up much room for at least another year but I imagine I'll be giving some away. I wanted to keep them at least until I know what flowers will be on it. But I have room if they all survive

I have a couple seedling which the leaves look like the attached picture is this what you call variegated leaves? Does this mean anything ?

It could be, much too early to tell. It could be yellowing of the leaves. Once it puts on a few more leaves you might be able to tell with certainty.

Tracy

I wish I could help confirm that you have variegated seeds. At least one looks like it is variegated from the photo I see. Like Tracy said it could still be too early to tell. However I have started other plants like dorstenias from seed, where the cotyledons showed signs of variegation. Can you send a close up of the leaves?

It looks like this and it's been in the sun for a couple days too now

Earnshaw, if all other factors are good (soil moisture, light, etc.) all you can do is continue doing as you are. Many variegated seedling will lose the variegation as they mature. Some do not. Some have noted that after a year, it can return. Not frequently.

i hope it stays for you.. Time will tell.

Rick

It looks variegated to me. I hope it stays that way for you!

Spectacular! Praying for much success!