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Old 01-10-2008, 06:26 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Default Re: Ensete Ventricosum Seed Germination

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I soaked the seeds for 24 hours before putting them in-between two pieces of warm, moist tissue paper. I wrapped the bowl in cling film to raise the temperature and humidity, but the temperature was still under 15c, so I put the heat mat underneath as well and now the temperature is around 28-29c. WILL THIS WORK!!! That’s what I’ve done so far and now I’m waiting for them to germinate, im adamant on making this work and will appreciate any advice.
Ensete-species seem to like more or less constant temps of 25-30 degrees and wet soil to sprout.

Musa-species are different; They need fluctuating temperatures to sprout.

I would use soil instead of paper-towels. I have heard of people trying wet paper-towels for ensete/musa, but I have never heard of anyone sprouting successfully in this medium. If you have success, please let us know.

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