Hi

I'm desperate to grow this plant. I am on my second lot of six seeds. I am trying to grow these seeds blind. I have them in a small propagator. The guy who sold the seeds said that they were easy to grow and it could have been the recent warm summer that failed the germination. I have tried them in the airing cupboard and in a draft. Nothing. I am usuing a peat based compost.

My ignorance on this issue is outwayed by my desire to have one of these plants.

Could the seeds be to old? It would seem that the majority of the seeds this guy sold me were non growers. Only one out of eight Ylang Ylang grew. 3 out of ten Arabica coffee grew. etc etc Any help, tips or diversion to a site with more info would be gratefully received. Thanks in advance.

C

arbor tristis loves full sun and lots of water during growing season but will go dormanty when temps get below around 50 degrees, don't over water keeping the soil on the dry side then. Make sure you use well draining soil. They like humid weather esp. at night. If you live in a cold climate you may overwinter nycanthes arbor tristis indoors. A general fertilzer will work fine. Good luck! Sound like your seeds weren't that viable, or you waited to long to plant them when you got them or you didn't wait long enough for them to germinate? There are many factors, all they need is to be viable first, then warmth,water,light, and bingo you have a growing plant; eaiser said then done.