PHYLLANTHUS calycinus

False Boronia

SKU: N 328
Stock: In Stock

Family: Ericaceae

Characteristics: Shrub 50-100 cm spread 50-100 cm

Seeds per packet: 20

$4.25 AUD Excl. GST

A small branching, evergreen shrub dense, fine, dull green foliage and loose clusters of pink buds opening to white to cream flowers from June to January.

Endemic to the South-West Province of Western Australia.

Prefers a light to medium well-drained sandy soil in an open sunny position, drought and frost resistant.

Although seed can be sown most of the year in many parts of Australia seed is generally best sown in spring or autumn in temperate climates, avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination is around 18-22°C for this species.

Pre-treatment of smoke optional.

This genus is responsive to smoke, although it is not critical for germination of this species it usually beneficial in reducing the number of days to germination and increasing germination rates. Smoke treatments available by clicking here.

  1. Soak seed overnight in water.
  2. Sow seed on surface of a porous seed raising mix. The seed will lodge in the the pores of the mix once watered.
  3. Sprinkle a very light covering of the seed raising mix over the seed to a depth of 2-3mm.
  4. Water with fine mist spray to avoid disturbance of the seed.
  5. Place in a warm shaded or semi shaded position to avoid dying out.
  6. Keep warm & moist, avoid drying out or waterlogging the growing mix.
  7. Germination generally occurs in 21-28 days in the right conditions.

General note: Seeds of many natives are dormant and require specific conditions or pre-treatment for germination.
Do not be too hasty to discard seed that does not germinate, seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural requirements for germination to occur. Containers put to one side will often surprise long after they were discarded.

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