Corycium nigrescens earth orchid

25 seeds

1. Seed Preparation

• Corycium seeds are extremely fine and require a well-drained sandy mix.

• No soaking needed.

2. Soil Mix
Use a mix similar to South African fynbos conditions:

• 50% coarse sand

• 20% perlite

• 20% fine bark or peat

• 10% loam
  Soil must stay airy, not compact.

3. Sowing Time (Gulf Climate)

• Best time: Late October to early December (cool season).

• Avoid heat above 30°C during germination.

4. How to Sow

• Sprinkle seeds on the surface — do not cover them.

• Mist lightly to keep the surface moist but never wet.

5. Light & Temperature

• Provide bright indirect light (shade house).

• Ideal temperature: 15–24°C during the day, cooler at night.

6. Watering

• Keep soil lightly moist during germination and through winter.

• Reduce watering once seedlings form tubers.

• Summer dormancy: Allow soil to dry completely and keep pot in shade.

7. Growth Pattern

• Seeds develop tiny underground tubers first.

• Visible leaves may take several months.

• Full flowering often takes 2–3 years.

8. Important Notes

• Absolutely avoid summer watering—this kills the tubers.

• Must be grown in pots, not ground soil, in the Gulf.