[Arisaema-l] Arisaema nepenthoides seed germination needs?

[Gordon Tingley]

Hello,

 

I was wondering if anyone in the group has had experience germinating
Arisaema nepenthoides seed. Most of the species I have been trying to
generate from seed have responded well to being placed between moist sheets
of paper towel, then into a plastic bag for pre-germination at room
temperature. Successful germination to date has included ciliatum var
liubaense, consanguineum, fargesii, sikokianum, taiwanense, and tortuosum.
Seeds of jacquemontii, propinquum, serratum and yamatense var sugimotoi have
recently been planted using the same strategy, and ought to germinate soon.

 

The question I have about nepenthoides is if the seed requires
chilling/stratification to induce germination. It would be a shame to waste
these seeds in an effort to germinate at room temp when placing the
moistened seed bag in the fridge for a while would help insure they
sprouted.

 

Any advice at this point would be welcome, especially if someone in the
group has had success raising this species from seed.

 

Sincerely,

 

Gordon Tingley

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