Approximately 0 seeds per gram
seed-counts are only a guide, not to be used for accurate calculations.
B and T World Seeds' reference number:
11177
USDA average, annual, minimum temperature
Zone:9
Type of plant -
perennial
Flower:
to 7x4.5cm. variable ORANGE-RED to MAGENTA, zygomorphic
Fruit:
(surface sow under a little vermiculite, keep barely moist)
Foliage:
br to 30cm. or +, become pend., br.-seg to 8x4cm., oblong, truncate, serr.-dent.
Height in meters: 0.3
Schlumbergera truncata
seeds may be subject to seasonal availability
Common names for Schlumbergera truncata:
Schlumbergera truncata
is included in the following B and T World Seeds flowering plant categories:
1: Species in Stock at B and T
5: Cactus Seed List
31: House and Container Plant Seed List
43: Herbaceous Border Plant Seed List
59: Brazilian Native and Introduced Plants
110: South American Native Plant Seed List
281: Cactaceae
823: Bromeliaceae
Germination guide
Schlumbergera truncata seeds will usually germinate in 5-180 days, even under good conditions germination may be erratic. Normally will only germinate with light so surface sow. Sow Schlumbergera truncata seeds on the surface of a Peaty seed sowing mix at about 25°C.
Sand, and loam, with some sphagnum moss or coir (coconut fiber/dust) make a good mix for germinating cacti and similar seeds. The mix needs to be free-draining, and to be slightly water retentive. Surface sow the seeds and just cover with sand. Start germinating the seeds in shady (dark), humid conditions. As the seeds start to germinate, increase the light and decrease the humidity.
Cacti