'Manaka' (Brunfelsia chiricaspi) - Seeds

'Manaka' (Brunfelsia chiricaspi) - Seeds

Origin: Colombia
Harvest: October 2023
Germination period: approx. 3-6 weeks

You can choose between Choose 10 and 20 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 Manaka:

The indigenous peoples of the Amazon region have used Manaka for ritual healing ceremonies as well as for magical and religious purposes. The shaman of the Kofan tribe drinks a tea made from the roots and root bark of the plant to see into the body of a sick patient. The plant enables the shaman to understand the nature of the illness and heal the patient. Many tribes in the Amazon basin add leaves, roots and root bark of Brunfelsia grandiflora to their ayahuasca brews to make a concoction that is blessed by the plant and animal spirits. In Peru, the roots are sometimes taken for a month as a plant teacher. It is said that the older, thick roots are poisonous, while the young roots, which are 1.5 cm or under, are safe for use. A dose generally consists of two or three roots (Plowman 1977).

All parts of this plant are poisonous, which is why it should be handled very carefully!

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Important:

• Despite constant quality controls (checking the germination quality, storage ability, 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.
• Please inquire about the applicable laws in your country BEFORE purchasing this product. Laws and import regulations or whether this product may be imported/used/grown.
• Our plant seeds are, if available in your country for the Cultivation determined and allowed, exclusively intended for plant cultivation.
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