Gyrostemon ramulosus       0

- Encyclopedia of Australian Plants, Elliot W. Rodger & Jones David L. 2012 Vol. 5 pag. 174-175. ISBN

Biological type: shrub
Frost resistance: 18ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: yellow
Reproduction mode: monoecious plant where both sperm and eggs are produced on the same gametophyte
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Least Concern

Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 16,4ft x 13,1ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h
Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until October

Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings

SPRING Soak the seeds in ambient water for 24-48h (Change the water every 12 hours) until the seeds swell. Sow the seeds at 10mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix at >77°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 3-6 weeks.

Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI