Oxylobium ellipticum is a native Australian shrub reaching 2-3m with golden-yellow pea flowers and elliptic leaves. Found in montane to alpine habitats.
Before sowing
Scarification
agua_quente Place seed in just-boiled water and soak overnight. Hard seed coat is impervious to water.
Hot water treatment is the main pre-treatment. Seeds germinate readily after swelling.
Sowing
Substrate
seed raising mix porous
Depth
levemente_coberta
Temperature
20°C
Moisture
media
Container
trays or containers
What to expect
Step 1
Pre-treat the seed
Step 2
Sow at levemente_coberta · 20°C
Day 14–28
Seedlings emerge
Tips
Seeds should be sown on surface of porous mix and will lodge in pores. Place in warm shaded or semi-shaded position. Keep warm and moist. Be patient as some wild harvested seeds take longer to germinate.
Sources: Australian Seed, The Seed Collection, Rare Palm Seeds, Wikipedia
