Types of propagation
Palms are very easy to grow yourself using seeds that you can extract from fruits yourself or buy them in stores. Some species form lateral branches (shoots) that you can cut off and put in soil. These shoots usually develop well and quickly grow into small palm trees.
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The sowing of palm seeds
Soak the seeds in water for two to three days. This will soften the hard shell and make germination easier.
Since the palm seeds usually rise quite slowly, the sowing soil should be free of germs and vermin. The following substrates are suitable:
- Coconut fiber soil
- Vermiculite
- Perlite
Off in the bag
It is no longer an insider tip among palm tree fans to sow the seeds mixed with the substrate in a plastic bag or plastic box with a tightly fitting lid.
Mix the seeds with a little moistened substrate, put them in the container and seal it tightly. As a result, the water cannot evaporate and the palm seeds have the optimal climate for germination.
Alternatively, you can sow these in a flower pot and cover it with a plastic bag. Don't forget to ventilate and water here, as the microclimate is different than in an airtight vessel.
The right germination temperature
Depending on the species, this is between 22 and 28 degrees Celsius. Some palm enthusiasts advise imitating the natural temperature fluctuations between day and night, as this speeds up the often protracted germination. To simulate this, you can place the cultivation vessel on the warm window sill during the day and in the cool stairwell at night.
Don't get impatient
The germination time is very different. There are species that germinate after just one to three months. If this is not the case and there is no mold or rot, wait and see. Sometimes the exotic plants take up to a year to sprout.
Tips
Are you going on vacation to a country where palm trees grow? Then take some palm seeds home with you as a holiday souvenir. Remove the pulp at your holiday destination and sow it when you get home. There is hardly a better memory of the holiday season.
