Sarcomphalus thyrsiflorus 0
Author: (George Bentham (1800-1884)) Frank Hauenschild (fl. 2016)Family: Rhamnaceae
Genus: Sarcomphalus
Synonym(s): Ziziphus thyrsiflora
English name: Thyrse-flowered sarcomphalus
Zone: Chile
General specifications
Biological type: tree
Frost resistance: 28ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: violet
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 65,6ft x 32,8ft
Sun exposure: big part shadow (Sun hours: <2h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: slow
Flowering time from June until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 28ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: violet
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 65,6ft x 32,8ft
Sun exposure: big part shadow (Sun hours: <2h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: slow
Flowering time from June until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
SPRING Scarify the seed coating. Soak the seeds in warm water of 210,2°F 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.
Experiences in the garden
03-01-19A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Sunshine Seeds collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
10-05-19 Sown 10 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre4.
Protocol: Spring Scar Soak 210,2°F 24-48h 10mm Sowing mix+Sand 68-77°F Damp substrate+Light