ceiba tree bonsai Ceiba Speciosa | Chorisia | 10 seeds | RARE

Please find for sale 10 pretty rare Ceiba Speciosa (formerly Chlrorisa Speciosa) seeds, commonly known as the Silk Floss Tree. In the UK, however, it is mainly grown as a bonsai specimen - its very popular with enthusiasts due the interesting shapes of the trunk and easy of cultivation.

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Germination/Sowing Guide

• Sow at any time of year
• Soak the seeds in water for 2 days
• Prepare a tray of free draining sandy compost mix
• Compost should be moist but not wet
• Sow seeds on surface and tamp gently to ensure agood contact
• Cover very thinly with sand or fine grit
• Loosely cover with a plastic dome or bag with some air holes
• Keep at 17-24C - heat may may be required if heating off at night
• Mist regularly with  water and ensure surfact does not dry out
• Germination usually occurs within 4 to 6 weeks but is naturally eratic