'Hot Lips' (Psychotria Elata) seeds

Hot Lips (Psychotria Elata) seeds

Origin: Peru
Harvest: Summer 2018
Germination period: approx. 6-12 weeks

You can choose between 5 and 10 seeds. Larger quantities on request please!

Growing instructions:

The germination of the seeds can be improved by soaking them in water or diluted gibberellic acid beforehand.

These seeds are dark sprouts, which is why they need to be buried approx. 1-1.5 cm deep in the growing medium.

Fill the pots with a mixture of potting compost and cactus soil, spray with water, place the seeds on the soil and press them down lightly. Cover with an approx. 1-1.5 cm layer of substrate and spray with water again to keep it moist but not wet. It is best to cover the seed pots with plastic foil and ventilate them daily or keep the soil moist. Plant lamps are strongly recommended as these also help to ensure the minimum temperature of 20 degrees Celsius for the seeds to germinate.

For successful germination and cultivation of the seeds, the pots should be placed in suitable propagators until the seeds have germinated and the seedlings are a few centimetres tall. It is important to ensure a supply of fresh air at least once a day to prevent and avoid mold.

After germination of seeds seedlings can be slowly accustomed to the drier indoor air or fresh air outdoors after a few weeks.

Requires semi-shade to sunny conditions outdoors (preferably protected from direct midday sun), sufficient water and good fertilization!

We use high-quality plant soil with sufficient perlite, clay granules and/or volcanic stone granules for the plants.

Interesting facts about Psychotria Elata:

Psychotria elata or "Hot Lips" are extremely attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
Its bright red color and unique shape attract bees, hummingbirds and other pollinator insects to the petals. The presence of alkaloids in Psychotria elata has led to its common use as a medicinal plant among indigenous populations in Central America.

It is also used as a traditional medicine among the people living in the Amazon to treat pain and arthritis, infertility and impotence.

In addition to its visual appeal, the plant has several medicinal uses. The locals have learned to use the bark and leaves. These can be used to treat coughs, earaches and skin rashes. The native Kuna Indians have also traditionally used the plant to treat dyspnea. Unfortunately, the number of native species is constantly and rapidly decreasing as deforestation of the rainforests has greatly reduced the available habitat.

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Important:

• Despite constant quality controls (checking the germination quality, storage inability, etc. of the plant seeds, etc.). we can unfortunately none Warranty on the germination of our seeds give - too many different factors in the context of cultivation / conditions - can prevent successful germination.
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