Beware parts of the Flame Tree seed pods have thin hairs or minuscule bristles that can cause irritation to the skin so please wear gloves when preparing the seed for germination.

How to propagate flame tree seeds?

• Put the Brachychiton acerifolius seeds in a small bowl of hot water. Let the seeds stay in this water for 24 hours.
• Make the pot to plant the seeds ready first. Add seed raising mix to the pot until it is 3/4th Add water to the soil mixture until the top layer gets fully dampened.
• Remove the seeds from the hot water. Dry it completely using a paper towel.
• Plant 2 to 3 of the seeds in the prepared pot. The seeds just need to be pushed with your finger into the soil. It just needs to get 1 to 1 ½ inch into the soil.
• Place the pot in a water tray and place it in a warm area in your home.
• The seedlings will start to show up in about 2 to 3 weeks’ time.
• The seedlings can now be shifted to an area in your home where it can get at least 6 hours of light every day.
• Once the seedlings grow to about an inch tall, make sure that you have just one Brachychiton acerifolius seedling in a pot.
• Once the seedling gets well established and two to three leaves start to appear, they can be moved outdoors.
• Consider the size of the tree at its mature size and its tap root before planting into the garden.

It may take about 8yrs for the flower to bloom. happy gardening!