I get some seeds from my Cephs every year and one year I planted a few that I had left over. I got a bit better than 50% germination iirc. I've given away all but two of the offspring. Some thoughts:Seeds are $6 for 10. I was planning on grabbing a few packs. From what i've read they need 3-4 months cold stratification then can take months to germinate afterwards. Does this sound right?
While it's probably obvious, plant maturity is probably the most important condition for blooming. Until this past year, the only plants that were mature in my collection were the ones that spent winters in my basement under lights & summers in my driveway. Last year I decided to keep one of my windowsill plants around for a while & in the spring it sent up a stalk. Since I haven't played around with different possible scenarios, I'm probably not qualified to guess what's needed. Mine that have flowered experienced a different summer/winter photoperiod and cooler winter temps fwiw...I can't wait until my plants get mature/big enough to bloom for me. Do you guys (RL7836, mobile) do anything special to induce flowering - photoperiod or temps or something?
I originally only grew Cephalotus 'Hummer's Giant' clones, it is only recently that I've added a few more to the collection (& they are far from mature - I suspect).And are you producing seed from just HG clones or which plants are you using?
I've never had to induce flowering. Mine grow on a windowsill so they naturally flower every year.I can't wait until my plants get mature/big enough to bloom for me. Do you guys (RL7836, mobile) do anything special to induce flowering - photoperiod or temps or something? And are you producing seed from just HG clones or which plants are you using?