How to make small-leaf red sandalwood sprout quickly

Small leaf red sandalwood germination environment

When the fruits of Dalbergia microphylla turn yellow or light brown, you can collect seeds and store them in a dry place. They will germinate when sown in the sand in the spring of the following year.

For red sandalwood, fine sand can be used as a hotbed, or sawdust and soil can be mixed, the soaked seeds can be sprinkled on the hotbed, covered with a thin layer of fine sand, and the temperature can be provided at 28-32 degrees. Watering is required every day to maintain a humid and hot environment.

The germination process of red sandalwood

The seeds of small-leaf red sandalwood are placed in sawdust and provided with suitable temperature and humidity. They will generally germinate in about 2 days. After the germinated seeds are planted in soil, it will take about 15 days for them to grow leaves.

Direct planting of red sandalwood seeds

The seeds of red sandalwood are relatively hard, so many people will cut a small hole in the seeds in advance. Of course, some people will peel off the skin, but it is generally not recommended. Just cut a small hole, and it is best not to sow directly.

Small-leaf red sandalwood sprouts in the soil

When the seeds germinate and have grown 3 to 5 leaves, they can be transplanted. They are suitable for planting in loose, well-drained nutrient soil.

Method of germination of red sandalwood seeds

The seeds of red sandalwood are hard and need to be soaked in water for 48 hours. After the hard shell on the outside of the seeds softens, you can cut open the shell with a utility knife and you will see the kernel inside. Put it in sawdust and maintain a certain humidity and temperature. It will germinate in 2 days.

Planting of small-leaf red sandalwood

After transplanting the small-leaf red sandalwood, you can't just ignore it. If you want it to grow well, you must give it suitable temperature and humidity and sufficient water. You must also provide a maintenance temperature of 20-30 degrees. Generally, you need to water it once every 2-3 days.

Small-leaf red sandalwood likes sunlight, so try to place it in a sunny place, but don’t expose it to direct sunlight. It needs to be placed in a warm room in winter. If the temperature drops below zero, it is very likely to be frostbitten, so if you want to grow it from a seed into a seedling and then into a plant, you need to pay a lot of attention and effort.