Information for Xanthorrhoea media

B and T World Seeds' reference number: 400232
USDA average, annual, minimum temperature Zone:10
Type of plant - perennial
Flower: tall BROWN flower stalk
Fruit: (smoke treat for better germination)
Foliage: glossy, grass-like in large heads
Height in meters: 2.5

Common names for Xanthorrhoea media: Forest Grass Tree,  Grass Tree, 

Xanthorrhoea media is included in the following B and T World Seeds flowering plant categories:
15:   Australian Natives and Introduced Species
21:   Australian, New Zealand, and Introduced Palms, Cycads, etc.
31:   House and Container Plant Seed List
43:   Herbaceous Border Plant Seed List
151:   Terrarium Plant Seeds
191:   Tropical Shrubs and Trees
690:  Xanthorrhoeaceae

Germination guide
Xanthorrhoea media seeds will usually germinate in 30-180 days, even under good conditions germination may be erratic. Normally will only germinate with light so surface sow. Sow Xanthorrhoea media seeds on the surface of a Peaty seed sowing mix at about 20°C.

Sow on the surface of a firmly tamped down peat compost, the spores must be kept warm and damp at all times, and need daylight.

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