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Posted by byron_1 z10FL (crvny@strato.net) on Mon, Aug 20, 07 at 13:59
| Can any one post pictures of the Amorphophallus Titan Arum Seeds.
I can't find seed pics anywhere on the net. It would be nice to know how the seeds look like before you buy them. So this will educate some of us. |
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RE: Titan Arum
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| I never took any pics of mine when I had them.....I doubt if anyone takes pics of these seed unless they are selling them to be honest. They are massive compared to any other Amorph seed though.....easily over 1 inch long and up to 2 inches long. They look like a large nut rather than an Amorph seed. What is more important is that they are very, very, very fresh.....just out of the berry before being shipped to you. If they have been out of the berry for more than a few days and not stored slightly damp then it makes no difference if they are the right species. There has been a guy selling a bunch of them on ebay recently, and the seed sure look like titanum to me. There is another guy selling them from the U.K. and I know of atleast 3 people that bought them and they failed to germinate...likely because they were too old.....you should expect nothing less than 100% germination with really fresh seed!! Best of luck :o) Dan |
RE: Titan Arum
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| Then the seeds I ordered are true Titan Arum, for they are over one inch large. Some are a little smaller but they have the same look. Do you know what is the best soil to germinate them and grow them?
Can you germinate them by growing them under high indirect sunlight like on a windowsill? The temperature here is about 26C and sometimes 30C, is that ok?
Do they need a lot of humidity. Should I place a plastic cup over the pot to hold humidity. Sorry for asking so many questions. This is the first time I try to grow one. |
RE: Titan Arum
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| I put mine in a very fast mix that contains only 20% organics (pine bark), put them on a heat mat and put a plastic baggie over them to maintain humidity....I germinated 13 of them 3.5 years ago and they all came up no problems. They have no well-defined dormancy, hate cold, etc. In your zone there are a lot of growers so you should have no problem at all growing them. What works for me in zone 6 with no GH likely has little if any relevance to your conditions. Best of luck :o) Dan |
RE: Titan Arum
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| How hot does the heat mat has to be, and how hot does the seeds have to be. On my windowsill right now is about 30C, without a heat mat. Also, some people say that the seeds need humidity, but also fresh air, which means to have a fan moving the air around. But if I do that, the moisture will significantly disappear form the environment of the seed. So what is the deal with the air circulation? I have the seeds now in a moist media of 50% perlite 50% organic soil. They are in a small pot 3.5 inches wide, 4.5 inches deep with a plastic cover top on it to hold moisture. The soil is not wet, just moist. I also have a media prepare so when they germinate they will be placed in a soil which is about 50% orchid bark, 20% perlite and 30% organic soil. Would this do? Also, I have been searching the internet, and there are other Amorphophallus flowers that are pretty large, like the Amorphophallus hewittii. How big are those seeds. The flower seems to be bigger than the Titan Arum. |
RE: Titan Arum
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| I germinated 3 of 3 seeds of A. titanum several years ago outdoors here in Hawaii, and I believe that the conditions here are similar to yours in Florida. It's warm/hot and humid most of the time. The seeds were planted in a fast draining mix, which was kept at least moist, and placed in area with bright shade most of the day with some direct sunlight. I didn't use a plastic bag or do anything that would increase the ambient humidity. Your mixes for germination and post-germination seem fine. Since you have a number of seeds, you might try different mixes after they germinate. Maybe one with a greater proportion of organic soil. (When the plant gets bigger and you repot it in a larger pot, a coarser mix should be used.) Also, you might try germinating some seeds outdoors and some indoors. I'm no expert, and these are just some ideas to consider. |
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RE: Titan Arum
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| My seeds look just like that. They are starting to come out. But it has been already about three weeks and that is all it has grown. Boy they are slow! Like about how long does it take for the small first leaf to come out. I hear that the first leaf can grow up to seven inches tall. |
RE: Titan Arum
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It took months for the first leaf to come out! It grows in spurts and mine died because the leaf was completely white (albino!). I have just sprouted a 6 month old seed- they said it couldn't be done!
Good luck! |
RE: Titan Arum
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| Do you think a little mild fertilizer might work at making them grow better? |
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