Woodfordia fruticosa (Fire-flame bush) is an evergreen shrub from the Lythraceae family, native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has minute seeds requiring careful pre-treatment for successful propagation.
Before sowing
Seeds have hard, minute seed coats requiring pre-treatment; direct surface sowing in broken bricks more successful than standard seedbeds
Sowing
What to expect
Tips
Scatter seeds over surface and lightly push into soil without covering. Water gently to avoid washing seeds away. Natural germination occurs freely in open, well-drained ground but proves difficult in nursery conditions. Plant prefers sunny positions and requires full light. Germination completed within one month.
Sources: PROSEA database, Plantiary, Useful Tropical Plants, Plants for A Future, Grokipedia
