4 days ago I got some seeds from
Brazil Plants. Most were Aristolochia (one of my favorite vine genera). All in all I got Aristolochia arcuata, Aristolochia chamissonensis, Aristolochia eriantha, and Aristolochia veracruzana. I put them in cups to soak for 24 hours and found the water had changed colors. Hopefully that is the seeds releasing any germination inhibitors.
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| Soaking the Aristolochia seeds |
After the 24 hour soak, I decided to use the ziploc bag method so I could watch germination. Haven't seen anything yet, but hopefully soon!
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| Aristolochia in ziploc bags |
I decided to collect some seeds from a Fatsia japonica which I had passed by a few times. There were tons of seeds and the berries made quite a mess below the plant. While I was cleaning the berries, I could see the juice change in color from a reddish-purple to a gray-blue. It was pretty interesting. I then rinsed the seeds and they are currently soaking. I will sow them tomorrow.
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| The mother Fatsia plant |
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| Soaking the seeds |
Lastly, the next plant to germinate from the Phoenix Desert Nursery seed order was Yucca elata! Completely unexpected. I would have guesses one of the Puyas would have been next. I imagine it has more to do with freshness of the seeds versus the particular genus the plant belongs. Can't wait to see what is next.
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