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- The cultivation of the African Tulip Tree - tips and tricks
- How do I prepare the cultivation?
- What should I pay attention to when growing?
- Sowing step by step:
- Can I get an African tulip tree out of cuttings?
- Tips
The seeds of the African tulip tree germinate well
The cultivation of the African Tulip Tree - tips and tricks
With its bright blossoms of up to ten centimeters in size, the non-hardy African Tulip Tree is an ornament in every winter garden, especially as it is not very widespread. The cultivation is quite simple and also for beginners no problem.
How do I prepare the cultivation?
The seeds of the African tulip tree can be obtained from specialist shops or seed houses on the Internet. A special preparation is not necessary because the seeds germinate quite well. Just fill a pot or peel with potting soil, wet and sprinkle the seeds evenly.
What should I pay attention to when growing?
The seeds are dark germs and therefore need to be covered thinly with soil. So that the substrate does not dry out, they can stretch a transparent foil over the seed pot and pierce some holes, which provide for an air exchange. Evenly kept the seeds germinate after about two to three weeks. For this you need a constant temperature between 20 and 25 ° C.
Sowing step by step:
Can I get an African tulip tree out of cuttings?
With the African tulip tree it is also possible to grow with cuttings. In the spring, cut off young healthy shoots that you put in potting soil. With rooting powder, you can stimulate and accelerate rooting, but this is not a must.
As with sowing, keep the substrate evenly moist, possibly supported by a foil pulled over the pot. Use only low-limp soft water to pour. If the first new leaves and / or shoots show up, then your cuttings are well rooted.
The young plants still need a lot of light, but still tolerate no direct sunlight. If necessary, place the seed pots in a more suitable place. If the seedlings are big enough, put them individually in flowerpots.
Tips
Avoid waterlogging when growing, otherwise rotten or moldy seeds and cuttings rather than forming strong roots.