I got a seed from a palm that looked like a washingtonia fiflieria but more of a bush type the seed is like a pear shape and is about the size of kiwifruit. How would I germinate this monster I took off the outsize shell of this massive seed. Please help? What soil what temp and how deep? Thank you all for future replys Tom
I found this seed at the living desert in palm springs CA The palm looks like a washintonia fifleria but has long braches and no trunk.
http://www.thaipalms.com/encyclopedia/Hyphaenethebaica.html http://www.fairchildgarden.org/palmguide/images.php?family=ARECACEAE&genus=Hyphaene Your description reminds me of Doum Palm (Gingerbread Palm). Even though it has no trunk it may develop one over time. HTH Chris
One of the Doum Palms ~ Hyphaene coriacea These need about 35C to initiate germination and a medium that will not hold too much moisture against the seed. Last batch I had were removed from the casings, an overnight soak, and then into a germination bed with Easter " grass" ( Was right after Easter and I had plenty laying around :-) The styrofoam packing peanuts have been said to work well too. The first started germinating in 3 weeks, these are like Bismarckias as far as initial root development, so you will want to use deep containers when potting up. Good Luck, Steve