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XANTHORRHOEA semiplana ssp tateana 25g
Tuffed Grass Tree
Other names: Blackboy or Yakka
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
Subfamily: Xanthorrhoeoideae
Characteristics: Perennial monocot 1-1.5m
Seed per packet: 12
Seed per gram: 50
An attractive relatively short-growing member of the Xanthorrhoea genus with long grass-like leaves 2-6 mm in diameter.
The individual flowers are white/cream and very small, clustered together in a spear-like spike, 1-1.5 m high.
A food source for nectar-eating birds and butterflies when in flowers and seed-eating birds when the seed is developing.
Grass trees are widely recognised throughout the world as being uniquely Australian.
Endemic to a small region of South Australia, including Kangaroo Island.
Prefers light well-drained soil in an open sunny position. Drought and frost-resistant.
Although seed can be sown most of the year in many parts Australia seed is generally best sown in spring or autumn, avoiding the coldest and hottest months of the year.
Xanthorrhoea germinate readily from seed with no special pre-treatment.
- Sow seed on surface of a porous seed raising mix and cover to a depth of 1-2 mm. Do not bury seed 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 10-60 days at 18-22°C
- Place the seed tray in a warm place in the shade.Check the seed tray regularly and add moisture if it looks like it is drying out but do not waterlogg the container.
Germination generally occurs in around 10-60 days at 18-22°C
Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate, keep them moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region.
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