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TRIANTHEMA turgidifolia syn. Trianthema turgidifolium
Pink Star Flower
Stock: Available
Product Code: N 510
Family: Aizoaceae
Characteristics: Semi-erect or sprawling succulent.
Seeds per packet: Approx 50
Semi-erect or sprawling perennial succulent with attractive white, purple-pink flowers which occur from late summer to mid spring in its native range.
Typically grows from 15-50 cm high with a spread of 1.3 metres. A good ground-cover for hot dry locations.
Occurs naturally over the arid regions of Northern Australia.
Although seed can be sown most of the year in Australia seed is generally best sown in spring or autumn, avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination is around 20-22°C for this species.
- Soak seed in water 24 hours
- Sow seed on surface of a porous seed raising mix. The seed will lodge in the the pores of the mix once watered.
- Sprinkle a very light covering of the seed raising mix over the seed if required to hold the seed in place. Do not bury deeply.
- Water with fine mist spray to avoid disturbance of the seed.
- Place in a warm shaded or semi shaded position to avoid dying out.
- Keep warm & moist, avoid drying out or waterlogging the growing mix.
- Germination generally occurs in around 14-28 days at 20-22° C.
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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