Flemingia strobilifera, commonly known as Wild Hops or Luck Plant, is a perennial legume shrub native to tropical and subtropical Asia with hard-coated seeds requiring pre-treatment
Before sowing
Scarification
agua_quente Pour nearly boiling water on seeds, soak 12-24 hours in warm water. If seeds do not swell, make a nick in seed coat and soak additional 12 hours
Soak
12 h Soak in warm water for 12-24 hours after hot water treatment
Seed scarification improves germination rates for dried stored seeds
Sowing
Substrate
well-draining loamy soil
Depth
levemente_coberta
Moisture
alta
What to expect
Step 1
Pre-treat the seed
Step 2
Sow at levemente_coberta
Day 14–28
Seedlings emerge
Tips
Keep seeds warm and moist after sowing. Seeds benefit significantly from scarification due to their hard seed coat. Plant in well-draining soil to prevent root rot
Sources: tropical.theferns.info, Wikipedia, EarthOne, Propagate One
