I have one and would like to know how well they do in containers. And does anyone know how to grow ROYAL POINCIANA from seed? I just bought one on ebay. I have one seed so I have one shot. And do they do well in containers?
Hi there, here is a website that may be of use to you re: your Royal Poinciana. www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Fabacea ... regia.html Hope this was what you were looking for. If not give me a shout and I'll see what else I can find for you.
a fern tree I ve never heard of Royal Poinciana --- Delonix Regia. What a magnificent tree, check out http://mgonline.com/royalp.html visit photo, absolutly breathtaking , just wish I could grow it here in Ireland Bugs
Its beautiful tree!But my worry is I have one seed and it gets very big. It can rival most oak trees when its full grow, as you can see from that link.
WOW that is a magnificent looking tree indeed. I really hope you can get it to grow Denee I'm sure you can though I'll send you some good growing vibes: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>
a fern tree Hey Pinkiered, all is not lost, its when you said that it grows as big as an oak tree that reminded me of option 2. I m not sure if you know of the art of Bonsai , which the Japanese have been practising over a thousand years. They grow all manner of plants and trees in small containers, its not as hard as it seems , it just requires root pruning and careful watering (not rocket science) I have some myself, on the 31dec 1999 my son and I collected oak and beech seeds in the local park and sowed them 1st jan2000 they are resticted in pots and at 5years are only 5 inches. For such a beautiful tree its well worth a try. Regards Bugs 8)
Germinating Royal Poinsiana Seeds to get the seed to germinate you must put the seed in hot water for about 2 minutes then add cold water to room temperature.Keep in water for 24 hrs then take the seed and cut 1/8 inch from the rounded end.Then file the edges slightly both sides and place in germination mix such as burpees etc.Should sprout in about 5 days.I have 18 trees growing in 7 gallon pots. Royal Poinsiana Tree,Venice Florida ( photo / image / picture from flakozlo's Garden )
I've currently got 5 seedlings growing in my greenhouse, which I will transfer to my house for the winter. I don't have greenhouse heating. I got them to germinate simply by roughing up the outside with sandpaper for about 15 seconds and then soaking them overnight.
