Gunnera Insignis - Poor Man's Parasol - Giant Leaves - Striking Garden Plant - 5 Seeds - Rare

Gunnera Insignis - Poor Man's Parasol

Growing instructions:

Sow in a flat filled with good moistened compost mixed with vermiculite or perlite. Seeds should be lightly strewn at about one inch (2.5 cm.) apart. These seeds need light for germination so you can simply lightly tamp them into soil or gently cover with a fine layer of sand. Cover the tray with plastic or glass and place where temperatures are 68 to 77 degrees F. (20-25 C.). Best gunnera seed propagation is achieved in warmer temperatures. Bottom heat will speed germination. Remove the plastic or glass once every day to allow air into the area and mist to keep moist. Follow-up Care When Growing Gunnera Seeds Germination is generally quite quick, within 15 days, but may take up to 60 days. Thinning is necessary, grow the seedlings on in their flat until two pairs of true leaves appear. Then, transplant to 2 inch (5 cm.) pots filled with good compost. Keep them moistened and provide ventilation in a warm area of the home, garden, or greenhouse. Lighting should be bright but not scorching. It is important to not let the seedlings dry out. Give seedlings a liquid diluted fertilizer once per month during the growing season. Do not transplant outdoors until young plants are a year old. Protect plants in the garden from freezing. In a few years you will have your own giant gunnera plants, a sight which will amaze and awe your friends and family.