Chloroxylon swietenia, commonly known as Ceylon Satinwood or East Indian Satinwood, is a tropical deciduous tree native to southern India, Sri Lanka, and Madagascar. Seeds possess winged structures and require proper pre-treatment for optimal germination success.
Before sowing
Scarification
mecanica Gently rub seeds with sandpaper or nick seed coat with knife
Soak
24 h Soak seeds in room temperature water for 24 hours to soften seed coat
Remove pulp from seeds and wash thoroughly before soaking
Sowing
Substrate
perlite and peat moss equal parts; sand, loam, compost mixture; well-draining seed starting mix
Depth
1cm
Temperature
24°C
Moisture
alta
Container
individual containers; seed trays; pots with drainage holes
What to expect
Step 1
Pre-treat the seed
Step 2
Sow at 1cm · 24°C
Day 14–28
Seedlings emerge
Tips
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Place in warm location with indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight. Seedlings develop deep taproots and are sensitive to transplanting.
Sources: plantflowerseeds.com; plantiary.com; indiabiodiversity.org; World Flora Online; PFAF Plant Database
