Gmelina philippensis (Hedgehog) - Image 40
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Botanical name: Gmelina philippensis
Common names: Hedgehog, Parrot's Beak, Ching-chai
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: Malaya, Malaysia, India, Philippine Islands
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Parrot's Beak. An extraordinary round shrub with pendant branches, large long leaves and exotic flowers comprised of yellow blossoms which emerge at the end of a tube-like structure of overlapping bracts. The flower resembles parrot's beak. Large yellow pod contains 1 seed.
Sow seed in standard potting mix with good drainage. Keep warm and lightly moist. May be slow germinating.
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Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
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Sow seed in standard potting mix with good drainage. Keep warm and lightly moist. May be slow germinating.
Ordering seeds info
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
SUNSHINE-Epi - Seeds and cuttings booster
SUNSHINE Bombino - Young Plant Booster
Per pack: 6 large seeds
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