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Subject: RE: Peltandra virginica
>>Dear Sue and Julius,
Thanks for the clues about Peltandra virginica. I`m glad to hear
that it is easier to germinate than I thought before. I don`t know how
they will enjoy the absence of a freezing winter here in Brazil but this
problem will be forwarded to the future. By now, I just have to keep
these beauties growing`n`growing.
Best wishes,
Eduardo.<<
Dear Friend Eduardo,
They grow VERY well here in Florida, and we do not have freezing winters, so
they should do fine with you.
Sincerely,
Julius
On Sat, 20 Sep 1997, Sue Thompson wrote:
> Eduardo,
>
> Peltandra virginica is fairly easy to germinate. Remove the fruit coat and
> mucilage around the seed (to increse germination rates) and place in a moist
> container at room temperature. Seeds will germinate in one to seven days.
> I've stored intact fruits floating in a container in water in the
refrigerator
> for up to ten months. When seeds from these fruits are taken out and put in
> the light at room temperature, germination rate is ca 95%. Intact fruits
> can tolerate dry storage for a few months without loss of germinability, but
> the seeds removed from fruits quickly lose viability with storage at room
> temperature.
>
> Good luck! If you have any other questions, feel free to e-mail me directly
--
> I've read several articles on Peltandra virginica germination and also have
> experimented a little myself.
>
> Regards,
> Sue
>
> Sue Thompson
> Carnegie Museum of Natural History
> 4400 Forbes Ave.
> Pittsburgh, PA 15213 USA
>
> thompsons@clpgh.org
>
>
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