Banksia hookeriana is a species of shrub native to the southwest of Western Australia. Seeds are dormant and responsive to specific environmental conditions.
Before sowing
Smoke / fire
Smoke treatment not essential but can improve germination. Response to fire-related cues in natural habitat.
Smoke treatment improves germination but is not critical for this species.
Sowing
Substrate
well-drained seed raising mix, peat, perlite, vermiculite, or sandy mix
Depth
levemente_coberta
Temperature
22°C
Moisture
media
Container
individual containers or pots
What to expect
Step 1
Pre-treat the seed
Step 2
Sow at levemente_coberta · 22°C
Day 14–49
Seedlings emerge
Tips
Seeds are serotinous, stored in canopy for years; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; sow in autumn or spring; transplant seedlings at 5-10cm tall; do not discard seeds too hastily as some lie dormant until ideal conditions are met.
Sources: The Seed Collection, Australian Seed Store, Wikipedia, Earthpedia, GBIF, Exotic Seed Emporium, Rare Exotic Seeds
