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Old 03-04-2008, 12:32 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Default Re: Ensete superbum, types, seed size, germination.

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Originally Posted by bigdog View Post
I've never tried the Thai species (the middle one). I just had another Indian superbum sprout yesterday. That makes three out of 25 or so in about 4-5 weeks time. The funny thing is, I had 1 out of 100 germinate out of the same batch, but I had them in a flat in the greenhouse. These last three were in a box on constant bottom heat. Not sure if that's what made the difference, or whether or not I got fungus gnats into the flat of 100. Anyway, I've got 4 plants now, so I'm happy! Can't wait to see them explode this summer.

What ever happened to your 'Kluay Pa' plants, Kyle? Did you grow them on, or did they die? You never have posted pics of them! I have had zero sprout out of about 150 so far.
I think I bought at the same time that batch of Indian superbum, and had alot of duds too. I'm not sure why. I'm trying again with some seeds from geogiavines, hopefully they will sprout as well as your have been. Maybe I should give them the constant heat treatment too?
I killed the Kluay pa when I left it in the cold greenhouse over winter.

Daen- I'm not sure, but the Thai superbum seem to like some fluctuation.
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