How many days/weeks after sowing desert rose (adenium obesum) seeds should the seedlings emerge?

Question

I have 20-30 desert rose seeds that I planted (following appropriate steps and guidelines for adenium) and I was wondering when I should expect seedling emergence and when I should start to worry. I have never grown these before, and I got the seeds from Australia over the internet. Any help would be appreciated. thanks.

Answer 1

Well, here is what I was able to find at one site:

"Germination occurs within a week at 85EF, and after a month seedlings should have at least 6 true leaves and be ready for transplanting. Seed grown plants will often flower the same year, and should be watered as needed and given regular applications of fertilizer."

Not sure what EF stands for!! It does mention the seeds have to be viable, which one would hope would be the case from a reputable dealer. That quote is from the first link. The second link is a great site about the Desert Rose -- I loved it, anyway!

Good luck!!