Gravesia Sp

50-100 Seeds

Best Planting Time

• Best started during the mild season in the Gulf:
  • October to March
• Avoid sowing during extreme summer heat.

Soil Preparation

• Use rich, organic, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil.
• A mix of peat moss, compost, and perlite works well.
• Ideal soil pH:
  • 5.5–6.8 (slightly acidic)

Sowing Method

• Fill seed trays or small pots with fine seed-starting mix.
• Sow seeds on the surface and cover very lightly with fine vermiculite or soil.
• Plant seeds:
  • 1–2 mm deep
• Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature:
  • 20–26°C
• Requires:
  • Bright indirect light or light shade
• Avoid intense direct afternoon sun during early growth.

Watering

• Keep the growing medium consistently moist.
• Do not allow the soil to dry out completely.
• Avoid standing water around roots.

Germination Time

• Seeds usually germinate in:
  • 2–6 weeks
• Some species may germinate more slowly.

Transplanting

• Transplant seedlings when they develop:
  • 2–4 true leaves
• Space plants:
  • 30–60 cm apart depending on species size.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Best grown during winter and spring in the Gulf.
• Protect from temperatures above 35°C.
• Provide afternoon shade and increased humidity.
• Suitable for shaded gardens, greenhouses, and large containers.
• Mulching helps maintain root-zone moisture.