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 the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. • Flower of Sterculia lorida: 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: Its fruits ripen from early December to July, shaped like a boat, containing about 30 seeds, with the seed length reaching 10 mm. • Propagation season of Sterculia lorida: It is planted in the spring season, and can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural reserves, enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, sunlight reaches, or where the plant receives adequate lighting. • Suitable climate and soil for Sterculia lorida: The tree is characterized by its ability to withstand high temperatures, thriving in warm and sunny places, and it tolerates soil conditions and frost. • Method of cultivating Sterculia lorida: Propagation is through seeds, which 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. • Original habitat of Sterculia lorida: Its native habitat is eastern Australia, and it has proven successful in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries.