Sterculia lorida tree seeds

Common name: Sterculia lorida Scientific name: Brachychiton discolor Among its names: Hat tree A flowering tree belonging to the Malvaceae family, with a straight gray trunk and dark green leaves, successfully cultivated in dry areas with high temperatures in Saudi Arabia. • Flower of Sterculia lorida tree: Its flowers are pink in color, without petals, and the diameter of the flower is 4 cm, blooming from November to February. • Fruit and seeds of Sterculia lorida tree: Its fruits ripen from early December to July, shaped like a boat, containing about 30 seeds, with each seed reaching 10 mm in length. • Propagation season of Sterculia lorida tree: It is planted in the spring season, and can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural reserves and enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, sunlight reaches, or where adequate lighting for the plant is available. • Suitable climate and soil for Sterculia lorida tree: The Sterculia lorida tree is characterized by its ability to withstand high temperatures, thriving in warm and sunny places, and tolerates soil conditions and frost. • Method of cultivating Sterculia lorida tree: Propagation is through seeds, and seeds are soaked in water for at least one day before planting. • Its benefits and uses: Sterculia lorida is considered one of the distinctive ornamental trees planted in gardens and parks. • Native habitat of Sterculia lorida tree: Its original habitat is eastern Australia, and it has proven successful in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries.