Debregeasia longifolia, commonly known as Orange Wild Rhea, is an evergreen shrub to 5m native to tropical Asia and Himalayan regions. Seeds require pre-treatment and warm temperatures for germination.
Before sowing
Scarification
mecanica Remove thin outer covering of seeds
Soak
24 h Soak seeds in water for a day or two
Remove seed covering and soak in water before planting
Sowing
Substrate
well-draining potting mix
Depth
levemente_coberta
Temperature
20°C
Moisture
media
Container
seed trays in greenhouse
What to expect
Step 1
Pre-treat the seed
Step 2
Sow at levemente_coberta · 20°C
Day 30–60
Seedlings emerge
Tips
Sow in late winter to mid-summer in greenhouse. Maintain warm humid environment (70-85°F). Provide bright indirect sunlight after germination. Keep seedlings in greenhouse for at least first winter before transplanting outdoors.
Sources: PFAF Database, Tropical Plants Database (Ken Fern), Plants for A Future, Practical Plants, Plant Flower Seeds
