Leptospermum polygalifolium is a shrub or small tree endemic to eastern Australia, producing medicinal honey valued for therapeutic properties. Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment.
Before sowing
No pre-treatment needed — sow directly.
Sowing
Substrate
well-draining seed raising mix with 20% propagating sand
Depth
levemente_coberta
Temperature
22°C
Moisture
media
Container
pot or seed tray
What to expect
Step 1
Sow at levemente_coberta · 22°C
Day 14–28
Seedlings emerge
Tips
Sow seeds in spring. Place seeds on moist well-draining seed raising mix, barely cover with soil. Keep warm (greenhouse or heat mat) at 20-25°C. Maintain moist but not waterlogged conditions. Move seedlings to sunny position after sprouting. Vegetative propagation by cuttings is highly successful (92-93% rooting) and preferred for commercial plantations.
Sources: The Seed Vine, PFAF Plant Database, Australian Plants Society, ScienceDirect, Botanical Realm, Plantiary, Australian National Botanic Gardens
