Notes
This product is for a packet of ten (10) seeds of Dorstenia crispa v. lancifolia.
Seeds were harvested 2024/01.
Sowing Guide
Dorstenia crispa v. lancifolia seeds should be planted in a seed germination mix with plenty of organic components. A 1:1 mixture of Coco Peat and Perlite works well.
Spread the seeds evenly in a sowing tray. Cover seeds lightly with some of the sowing medium to assist with root establishment.
Keep the soil moist, but not wet, until the seedlings start producing secondary stems, after roughly 1 season. Do not water during winter.
Ensure that the seeds and seedlings have plenty of humidity during the growing season, but not during winter.
The seeds should be sown early in spring to give them enough time to establish before winter. In South Africa, sow these seeds in mid-September at the earliest, and mid-January at the latest.
About this species
This Dorstenia species has elongated, lance-like leaves, hence the scientific name of ‘lancifolia’. The stems are covered in round scars called petioles, where older leaves that have fallen off were attached to the stem. They make some of the strangest flowers in the succulent world, which are starfish-shaped and yellow. The seeds are small, and will be ejected from the flower as it ripens.