Artabotrys hexapetalus, known as Climbing Ylang-Ylang, is an evergreen woody climber from Southeast Asia appreciated for its intensely fragrant flowers used in perfumery and traditional medicine.
Before sowing
Scarification
mecanica Scarify hard seed coat by rubbing with sandpaper or nicking with knife
Soak
36 h Soak scarified seeds in warm water for 24-48 hours to soften
Complex and long germination process; scarification and warm water soaking recommended
Sowing
Substrate
sand or seed raising mix
Depth
levemente_coberta
Temperature
26°C
Moisture
alta
Container
standard seed trays with drainage
What to expect
Step 1
Pre-treat the seed
Step 2
Sow at levemente_coberta · 26°C
Day 30–238
Seedlings emerge (~80%)
Tips
Germination is extremely slow and variable, taking several weeks to 8 months. Maintain consistently warm, humid environment (24-27°C). Keep substrate moist but not waterlogged. Vegetative propagation via stem cuttings or air layering is faster and more reliable than seed propagation.
Sources: Handayani et al. 2017 (Nusantara Bioscience 9:23-30); plantflowerseeds.com; PIER Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk; Wikipedia; ResearchGate publications
