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Re: germinating Clivia miniata

Philip Stevens wrote:

>I've been given a whole bunch of fruits of Clivia miniata, but have no idea
>how to germinate them.  They're presently drying (slowly) at room
>temperature.  I assume I should remove the seeds from the pulp before
>sowing (am I right?).  But apart from that, I haven't a clue.  Any pointers
>from the list?

Clivias are Amaryllids, most of which have short lived seeds that must be
sown very quickly or they die.  The seeds should be placed on the soil or
lightly covered with sand or peat.  Keep them moist and they should
germinate in a month.  However, they will take around 5 years to flower.
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Best Regards,
David Victor

Saxifrages, Geraniaceae, Arisaema, Cape bulbs, Paeonia, Irids and anything
else that is beautiful

Hockliffe, Bedfordshire, England, UK
Zone 7      
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