Cycnogeton procerus 0
Author: (Robert Brown (1773-1858)) Franz Georg Philipp Buchenau (1831-1906)Family: Juncaginaceae
Genus: Cycnogeton
Synonym(s): Triglochin procera
English name: Water ribbons
Zone: Australia
General specifications
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 23ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: dark green
Reproduction mode: monoecious plant where both sperm and eggs are produced on the same gametophyte
Aquatic plant: Yes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 6,5ft x 1,6ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time at May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: Aquatic substrate
Plant watering: 1x a day pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 23ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: dark green
Reproduction mode: monoecious plant where both sperm and eggs are produced on the same gametophyte
Aquatic plant: Yes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 6,5ft x 1,6ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time at May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: Aquatic substrate
Plant watering: 1x a day pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Aquatic substrate between 64-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight.
Experiences in the garden
30-10-16A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Wildseed Tasmania collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
20-03-17B Obtaining seeds from seed provider Wildseed Tasmania collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
28-08-17 Send a batch to nursery Issa.
03-11-17C Obtaining seeds from seed provider Wildseed Tasmania collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
31-08-18 Sown 2 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre2.
Protocol: Autumn 2mm Aquatic sowing mix >77°F Damp substrate+Light
28-05-20 Sown 20 seeds in a seed plate F, they did not geminate.
Protocol: Spring 2mm Aquatic sowing mix 68-77°F Damp substrate+Light
24-03-21 Sown 27 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate.
Protocol: Spring 2mm Aquatic sowing mix 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light
27-08-19D Obtaining seeds from seed provider Nindethana Seeds collected in 'Nindethana Seeds14>Lerderderg State Park'. (Wild origin)
09-04-20 Sown 22 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate.
Protocol: Spring 2mm Aquatic sowing mix 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light