Meriania nobilis Seeds
Description:
Hailed one the world’s
most beautiful trees on account of its stunning, year-round display of large
flowers that are deep pink when opening and slowly change to purplish red,
framed by thick, glossy dark green foliage, this marvelous large shrub or small
tree is endemic to cloud forests of the Andes in western Colombia between 2000
and 2900 m. In cultivation it is occasionally seen in Colombia but
surprisingly, virtually unknown elsewhere even though it is fast and easily
grown in warm temperate climates that lack extremes of heat or cold and would
make an exceptional ornamental. The minute seeds need light to germinate and
should be sown on the substrate surface.
When to plant
– Plant them when you receive them for best results.
Soil – The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. A
typical mix to germinate them in is 1 part peat moss or coir fiber to 1 part
perlite (small or medium size, not large chunks) or coarse horticultural sand,
with some slow-release fertilizer mixed in. Do not add lime to the
mix.
Pot size – You may plant
all the seeds in a single pot and separate them later, or 2-4 seeds in
individual small pots. The pots should have drainage holes.
Fill the pots and place the seeds on top. If you have long fibered sphagnum moss, sprinkle
a small amount over the surface. This helps retain moisture around the
seeds while allowing light to reach them, which aids germination. If you
don’t have the moss, sprinkle a small amount of your soil mix around the
seeds. Then add water until everything is evenly moist but not soggy.
Until the seeds sprout, ensure that the surface soil always
stays moist. A plastic dome may be used to maintain moisture, but leave
it open slightly to allow some fresh air in. You may need to drip a few
drops of water over the seeds every day to keep the seeds moist.
Place the pots in an area that will stay between 64 and 76°
F (18-24°C), although a little cooler at night is ok. Avoid letting them
get above 78° F (25°C) for prolonged periods.
Place the pots in a bright spot out of direct sun.
They should begin sprouting in 6 weeks but allow up to 12
weeks for any slow ones, especially at cooler temperatures. Once they
sprout, reduce the humidity slightly and increase air flow a bit to avoid
rot.
Watering: Once they are
3 weeks old, you may allow the surface soil to dry out between waterings but
aim to keep the rest of the soil evenly moist. Never let it dry out
completely, but also avoid keeping it constantly soggy.
Repotting – Once your seedlings
are at least 2 inches tall (5 cm), you may repot them to larger
containers. Repot gently and avoid letting the soil ball break
apart. Water the soil before repotting to help keep the soil ball
together. For the first week or two after repotting, shade from all sun
and give no liquid fertilizer.
Insects to watch for –
Look for any insects that you find on your other houseplants. Aphids,
mealy bugs, and spider mites might bother them, but insecticidal soap spray can
control them.
Store Policies
All seeds will come in a resalable
plastic zip lock bag wrapped in a protectant so the seeds are not damaged by
shipping machines. All seed packets contain no fillers or other weeds or seeds
mixed in. Most have been harvested by hand & all test at a high germination
rate.
Seed Count
All seed counts should be considered estimates as the seeds is
packaged by hand, there is 2-3 more or less in a bag. We do our best to
ensure accuracy and will often add extra seeds. However, all estimates are
final.
Shipping
Seeds will ship without tracking numbers. Items
will be shipped 1-3 business days of receiving payment. Plants will be shipped
via USPS. Shipping usually takes anywhere from 3-5 days.
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Important! Please Read!
All seeds have been test sown to ensure germination.
Please familiarize yourself with growing conditions and instructions for your
seeds before you plant them, as all seeds are different. Basic growing
instructions can be found under each listing.
We Cannot Guarantee how much you will be able
to grow, as too many variables come into play, soil condition, your ability to
garden, weather etc. I guarantee that they arrive as described and are in good
viable condition and the germination rates are accurate.
Kaden Arabic (verified owner) –
Easy to grow beautiful
Dylan (verified owner) –
So far so good!
Charles (verified owner) –
Easy to grow beautiful
Zane (verified owner) –
Good quality.
Mateo (verified owner) –
I was happy about the quick delivery and that the seeds actually sprouted within 7 days