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RE: Peltandra virginica

Dear Sue and Julius,

     Thanks for the clues about Peltandra virginica. I`m glad to hear 
that it is easier to germinate than I thought before. I don`t know how 
they will enjoy the absence of a freezing winter here in Brazil but this 
problem will be forwarded to the future. By now, I just have to keep 
these beauties growing`n`growing.

Best wishes,

Eduardo. 



On Sat, 20 Sep 1997, Sue Thompson wrote:

> Eduardo,
> 
> Peltandra virginica is fairly easy to germinate.  Remove the fruit coat and
> mucilage around the seed (to increse germination rates) and place in a moist
> container at room temperature.  Seeds will germinate in one to seven days. 
> I've stored intact fruits floating in a container in water in the refrigerator
> for up to ten months.  When seeds from these fruits are taken out and put in
> the light at room temperature, germination rate is ca 95%.  Intact fruits
> can tolerate dry storage for a few months without loss of germinability, but
> the seeds removed from fruits quickly lose viability with storage at room
> temperature. 
> 
> Good luck!  If you have any other questions, feel free to e-mail me directly --
> I've read several articles on Peltandra virginica germination and also have
> experimented a little myself.
> 
> Regards,
> Sue
> 
> Sue Thompson
> Carnegie Museum of Natural History
> 4400 Forbes Ave.
> Pittsburgh, PA  15213  USA
> 
> thompsons@clpgh.org
> 
>
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