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RED SEALING WAX “LIPSTICK PALM” TREE SEEDS (Cyrtostachys renda) House Plant RARE

RED SEALING WAX PALM TREE SEEDS (Cyrtostachys renda lakka) Lipstick Plant The Wax Palm’s Bright Red Leaf Sheaths Make this Palm One of the Most Attractive Palms in the World. It is an Gorgeous Ornamental Palm is Perfect for Patios, Gardens, Parks, Roadsides and Around the Edges of Pools, Ponds and other Bodies of Water. It also Makes a Great Indoor Plant being they Grow a bit Slower than other Palms, they Can Grow Great for Many Years in a Container. What Makes the Red Wax Palm a Great Plant for Indoor Growth is it’s Relatively Short Height. The Slow-Growing Plant will Often only Grow to Between 8’ and 15’ Feet Tall in the Wild with a Spread of Up to 10’ Feet. Although it has a Potential Height of 40’ to 50’ Feet in Ideal Conditions over Many Years. This Stunning Feather Palm Develops a Brilliantly Colored Red Trunk and is Very Hard to Find. It is Originally from Malaysia, has been Introduced to Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and Other Tropical Areas All around the World. In Warm Tropical Climates, it Only takes a Few Months for a 1-Gallon sized Plant to Develop into Turning “Red”, but Will take Longer in Cooler Climates. This Palm will Require a Good Overhead Light, Especially when Grown Indoors, and Constant Warmth. It’s a Cold-Sensitive Plant and for Vigorous Growth it Must be Kept above 50F, Although in other Cases, Established Plants have been known to Tolerate Upper 30’s for a Short Time. Soil Should be Rich, Moist and Loamy, and the Plant Should be Fed Monthly with a Balanced Plant Food. Providing a Bright Light, Red Lipstick Palm can be a Wonderful Indoor Plant and a Gem of Any Plant Collection. It’s Definitely Worth an Effort to Grow this Rare Beauty! Outdoors it is Hardy in USDA Zones 10b-12Red Wax Palm Germination:1) Scarify the seeds by rubbing the outer shell with sandpaper.2) Soak them in warm water for 4 days, being sure to change the water daily. Use a thermos to keep the water warm.3) Lightly press them into the top of a “sterile & well draining” potting mix. Do Not Bury, just leave part of the seed exposed as they need light in order to germinate.4) Cover the seed tray with a piece of plastic to help retain moisture.5) But sure to use a heated propagator mat to keep the temperature around 85 degrees F.6) Every few days, remove the plastic and mist with a spray bottle if it starts to dry. The have to stay moist, not wet. 7) As with any other tropical, germination is erratic & patience is needed. If you’re lucky, you may have a few pop up with a few weeks to a month, but most can take all the way up to a year at the longest so don’t toss out any that don’t sprout quickly. They’re still good and just need time.8) Periodically check the seeds when misting them to see if any mold of fungus is spotted. If you spot it on the seeds, just clean them with a copper based fungicide, and replace on top of a new sterile and moist mix again.These Rare & Gorgeous Palms are Definitely Worth the Wait!

10 ASPARAGUS FOXTAIL FERN Seeds Myers Houseplant Tropical Flower Garden RARE!

ASPARAGUS “FOXTAIL” FERN Asparagus Densiflorus Meyeri 10 SEEDSIf you are Looking for a Unique & Attractive Plant to Add to your Tropical Home Gardening Collection, the Foxtail Fern Plant is a Great Choice. This Bright Green Plant will Add the Right Touch of Unique Brightness to your Room, Walkway Borders, or Patio & Garden Accent without being Overpowering.Asparagus Foxtail Fern Asparagus (Densiflorus meyeri) is a Very Unique & Exotic Evergreen, Branching Perennial that belongs to the Lily Family. Foxtail Fern Asparagus can be Grown from Seeds, and this Ornamental Plant has Fine, Needle-Like, Bright-Green Foliage and Produces Small, Fragrant White Flowers that Attract Honey Bees. Asparagus Blooms for Several Weeks in Summer & Fall, and the Flowers are Followed by Red Berries during the Fall Season. Despite its Name, this Plant is not a Fern, and it is Not Edible.Asparagus Foxtail Fern is Great for Growing as a Very Unique Accent Plant for Inside or Outside Landscaping, and it Makes a Wonderful Foliage Plant for Hanging Baskets, Containers or Pots. This Asparagus can be Grown as a Ground Cover or Low Maintenance Houseplant. Asparagus Densiflorus Meyeri is Drought Resistant, and it is Hardy in Designated Zones, so even the Occasional Frost does not Damage the Plant. The Highly Unique Ornamental Asparagus Fern is an Excellent Filler for Any Floral Arrangements.A Perennial, the Foxtail Fern Grows to about 2-3 Feet Tall and Wide. Because it Comes from Warm South Africa, it’s Only Evergreen in Climates with Mild Winters. If you Live in Zones 9-11, You’re One of the Lucky Ones that can Grow it Outdoors Year-Round. Don’t Worry if you Live in a Cold Place though, as Foxtail Ferns Grow just Fine Indoors.Watering: Foxtail Ferns Require Regular Watering to Prevent the Soil from Drying Out. Water Foxtail Ferns Whenever the Top 2” to 3” of Soil is Dry. You May Need to Water Foxtail Ferns Outdoors Once a Week in Summer if it Hasn’t Rained. The Taproot (tuber) of Foxtail Fern Stores Water—So, Water the Plant in the Same Way you Water and Care for a “Succulent”.Light: Dappled Sun Light is Best with the Ferns being able to Tolerate Full Sun in the Morning but Requiring at Least Partial Shade from the Harsh Afternoon Sun. If it Gets Too Much Sun , it’s Leaves May Drop. Indoors, Locate them in Bright Light and even Direct Morning Sun in Winter.Foxtail Germination:1) Nick the Hard Coating of the Seed, (fingernail clippers work great to clip a few shallow places in the Coating, or Rub with Sandpaper to Help Make the Hard Seeds Permeable.2) Soak the Seeds Overnight in Luke Warm Water.3) Add Moist Seed-Starting Mix to a Seed-Raising Tray up to 3/4 Inch from the Top. Tamp Down the Soil so it’s Firm in the Container. Spread the Seeds about 1″ Inch Apart Over the Soil Surface. Sprinkle a 1/2-Inch Layer of Seed-Starting Mix Over the Seeds and Lightly Tamp it Down with your Hand to Level the Surface. 4) Moisten the Top Layer of Soil with a Water-Filled Spray Bottle. Cover the Seed-Raising Tray with a Piece of Plastic Wrap to Provide a Consistent Humidity Level.5) For Optimal Germination Rates & Speed, Use a heated propagator to keep the soil at least 70 Degrees Fahrenheit or more so you will achieve Optimal Germination Results. As Needed, Mist the Soil with the Spray Bottle to Keep it Evenly Moist during the Germination Period. Expect the Seeds to Germinate within 4-6 weeks and with some taking well over 1 or 2 months. Just check the seeds periodically as they may need to be removed and rinsed in a copper based fungicide and replanted in fresh soil if mold or fungus is present. Never too Wet, & Never too Dry. At this point, it may help to keep your thoughts on the prize: a new foxtail fern, complete with berries that you’ll be able to propagate again. While many other seeds sprout in a matter of days, as with any Exotic Plant or Tree seeds, these seeds could keep you waiting a month or longer. Much like most tree seeds we sell that have to be put through cold stratification anywhere from 30-120 days before planting, these exotics will require patience and care as well. “Please Contact us First if you need Anything”Please Check out our Other Items!”Buy with Confidence!” as Customer Service is our #1 Priority and are Available 7 Days a Week. If for any reason you feel as if we don’t deserve a 5 Star Rating, please contact us and we will address any issues that may arrive.