Plumbago zeylanica is an evergreen scrambling shrub with white star-shaped flowers, easily propagated from seed with high success rates when mechanical seed scarification is applied
Before sowing
No pre-treatment needed — sow directly.
No special pretreatment required; mechanical scarification (nipping seed ends) optional but effective
Sowing
Substrate
Fine-textured, well-drained seedling growth medium mix, peat-free potting compost with perlite recommended
Depth
levemente_coberta
Temperature
20°C
Moisture
media
Container
Seedling trays or 4-inch pots
What to expect
Step 1
Sow at levemente_coberta · 20°C
Day 10–28
Seedlings emerge (~100%)
Tips
Keep seeds lightly covered, maintain constant moisture (not waterlogged), avoid direct sunlight on seedlings, transplant when 3rd-4th leaves appear, provide warmth and humidity during germination, hardy to 10°F for roots
Sources: PlantZAfrica (SANBI), Sheffield's Seed Company, Propagate One, Nature and Garden, Epic Gardening
