Tyler Posted May 31, 2009 I found a tree on the way home the other day, with an interesting looking seed pod on the ground beside it. To me it looked like only half the seed pod, but I found that it's actually just unfolded itself. Any ideas? My next door neighbor believes its an Australian native, but I'd really like to know what it is. Maybe I'll plant it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rahli Posted May 31, 2009 Looks like a Sterculia sp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyler Posted May 31, 2009 Looks like a Sterculia sp. thanks for that, looked into it and it appears to be Sterculia quadrifida, also known as balk balk or peanut tree. Very interesting stuff, I'll have to try my hand at germinating the seeds. Any suggestions on how i should do this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyler Posted May 31, 2009 I had eight seeds in the pod, and i planted 4, but if any wants some seeds I'm happy to send them. Rahli has priority, being the first to post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rahli Posted May 31, 2009 Thanks or the offer Tyler. If someone else wants the seeds, go for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted May 31, 2009 awesome. I grew a few of these last year, but had no idea what the pod looked like. Just stick the seeds into good potting mix and they'll come up. No treatment required. Although, not sure if you might want to wait till it warms up a bit.... seeds keep well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
