I found this but it all sounds like too much time and trouble I.M.O!How to germinate the seeds of this floating water plant ?
The flowers are just awesome — there’s so much detail!It's such a pretty plant when it blooms. Last year I only got a couple of blooms but I had to compost buckets and buckets of the plant. It reproduces faster than rabbits.
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There’s not a lot of information regarding propagation by seed. In the USA, this is a highly invasive plant…..and banned almost everywhere. I mean, you can do what you want to do (via more internet research), but I have to wonder why? Just curious…..
I found this but it all sounds like too much time and trouble I.M.O!
Going the Seed Route: A Longer, Rewarding Path
Harvesting Seeds Like a Pro
After the floral fanfare ends, your Water Hyacinth's seeds are ripe for the taking. Timing is everything; wait too long, and you'll miss the boat. The seeds are tiny, so handle with care. Dry them out before storing in a cool, dry place. Think of it as your botanical savings account – a small investment now for a lush payoff later.
From Seed to Sprout: The Germination Game
Germination is not a sprint; it's a marathon. Patience is your ally. Sow your seeds in a seed-starting mix that's kept warm and moist, like a tropical retreat for your future sprouts. Oxygen and water are the lifeblood of germination, so don't suffocate your seeds with overzealous soil-patting. A greenhouse or a simple warm indoor spot can become your nursery. Watch as your seeds defy the odds, sprouting into the aquatic wonders they are destined to be.
Seed Propagation
Seed propagation is for the patient gardener. To start:
- Collect seeds from spent flower heads after they dry.
- Sow seeds in a well-draining medium and keep moist.
- Germination can be slow, and it may take several years for seed-grown hyacinths to bloom.
Expect a timeline stretching over 4-5 years before seeing flowers from seeds.
All I know is it said Water Hyacinth when I clicked on the link.Hi and thanks for your info.
I have read this from the net before and wonder why they were advising to put the seeds in soil when it's are a water plant which only ever floats upon water and gets all its nutrients from the water's wild life - excreta etc., So I think this sounds like the advice for growing Hyacinth that is our garden plant and one which we would never bother growing from seed rather than from cuttings. David.
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