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Sapindus marginatus, commonly called the Florida Soapberry, is a
small to medium-sized evergreen tree with an open-rounded crown. It is native
to Florida and Georgia and it grows in woodlands and forests, often among live
oaks and other hardwoods. It typically grows to 20-40′ (infrequently to 80’)
tall. It is noted for its (a) often glossy, pinnately-compound, medium green
leaves (to 8-13” long) with 7-15 untoothed, lanceolate leaflets (each to 2-4”
long), (b) creamy-white to yellowish-white flowers (1/8” wide) which bloom in
late spring (May-June) in large open panicles to 10-12″ long, (c) panicles
of usually one-seeded, grape-like fruits which ripen in fall
(September-October) to yellow-brown to orange-brown (d) yellow fall foliage
color, and (e) fissured gray bark divided into scaly plates. The fruits are not
edible. They can be put in water to produce a saponin-rich soapy lather which
can be used as a soap, as suggested by the common name of soapberry. It is a
rare and collectable plant.
Growing Instructions
1. Scarify the seeds by nicking or sanding the seed coat.
2. Soak the seed in water for 24 hours.
3. The seeds like moist, well-drained soil. Prepare a
mixture of half potting soil and half sand, perlite or vermiculite. Put the
soil in a pot. Water the mixture so that it is moist but not wet.
4. Put the seeds on the soil.
5. Cover the seeds with a layer of soil about 1 inch
thick.
6. Water the seeds.
7. Place the pots in an area with warm temperatures in
full sun or part shade.
8. When the seedlings are a few inches tall, they can be
transplanted.
Edward (verified owner) –
I would absolutely recommend this seed to anyone looking to grow veggies this year. I decided to do starts this year and just three days after planting
Isaac (verified owner) –
Great seeds, I now have squash everywhere from this one pack of seeds
Charles (verified owner) –
I was happy about the quick delivery and that the seeds actually sprouted within 7 days
Phoenix (verified owner) –
Good quality.
Dylan (verified owner) –
Good service.