Ceiba speciosa is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to tropical and subtropical South America. Seeds require warm temperatures and water soaking for optimal germination.
Before sowing
Soak
24 h Soaking in lukewarm water for 24 hours until seeds sink to bottom
Water soaking 24-48 hours required for improved germination
Sowing
Substrate
Vermiculite or sand or well-drained sandy compost
Depth
levemente_coberta
Temperature
25°C
Moisture
alta
Container
Individual containers or nursery seedbed
What to expect
Step 1
Pre-treat the seed
Step 2
Sow at levemente_coberta · 25°C
Day 5–42
Seedlings emerge (~80%)
Tips
Best sown fresh seeds in spring; germinates faster at warmer temperatures (25-30°C); germination can range from 5 days to several weeks; seedlings grow rapidly and ready for transplanting at 5-6cm tall; requires full sun and well-drained soil after germination.
Sources: Plant World Seeds, tropical.theferns.info, plantsam.com, Revista Verde de Agroecologia e Desenvolvimento Sustentável, International Journal of Biometeorology, University of Florida IFAS
