Seeds of such tropical plant as dragon tree sprout very slowly. It is necessary to tell, as the dragon tree belongs to slowly growing types. Therefore before crops not to do without preliminary soaking in warm water with addition of stimulators of viability in any way.
Dragon tree – the tropical African plant resembling tiny palm tree superficially. For ability to decorate modern interior with the exotic look it was also fallen in love to flower growers. But not each species of dragon tree is capable to grow, develop and breed in house conditions. The dragon tree "Dragon" which seeds it is simple to find in sale belongs to unpretentious. However, on decorative signs it concedes to other species of dragon trees a little.
As dragon tree seeds look
As the dragon tree blossoms extremely seldom, and the first flowers even in the most favorable conditions can appear only at plant of 10-year age, to wait from it for seeds is problematic. Besides, to receive full-fledged fruits, it is necessary to carry out controlled pollination. Dragon tree peduncle "Dragon" represents the long "whisk" covered with small flowers of white or yellowish color.
After blossoming and successful pollination it is possible to expect emergence of the fruits stone fruit of orange-red color externally similar to cherry. The ripened seeds of dragon tree should be cleaned from pulp and to put immediately, otherwise the viability can be considerable is reduced. Even the most qualitative seeds of dragon tree ascend very slowly and not amicably. This process can drag on of 3 weeks about half a year therefore experts advise very responsibly to approach the procedure of preparation of seeds of dragon tree for landing. It will give hope for beneficial effect.
Waiting for dragon tree shoots
Seeds of dragon tree are recommended to be sowed in the first decade of March if they are bought in shop. Otherwise sowing time will depend on the period of blossoming and maturing of fruits. Before landing the seeds of dragon tree are retted for day in water with addition of the universal fertilizer accelerating viability. It can be such means as Epin or "Zircon". Temperature of the solution stimulating viability of seeds has to be 28-30 oS.Mozhno to arrive differently and to couch dragon tree seeds to the placing in soil. For this purpose they need to be placed in damp fabric and to put closer to the electric heater. It is important to watch that the rag did not dry up. Such way gives the chance to beforehand learn what seeds have viability and what are not present. While seeds sprout, it is necessary to prepare soil. The special structure which can be found in specialized shop is suitable for dragon tree. It is not forbidden to use substrate for palm trees though the dragon tree belongs to false palm trees. Substrate of equal parts of the cespitose earth and sand suits for landing. Landing is made in single capacity on depth of 0.5-1 cm. For germination it is necessary to create hothouse conditions, having covered ware with seed glass or cellophane and to place far away from direct sunshine. It is better to provide heating from below. Often it is not necessary to water, but it is important to support the soil in damp state and to allow daily it "to breathe", opening peculiar hotbed for 10–15 minutes. Change of plant on the constant place is made only after achievement of height of 5 cm by it.