关键词: 鹤望兰, 种子, 催芽

Abstract: Dipping the seeds of Strelitzia reginae into the solution of 95% H₂SO₄ (1/10 volume of the seeds) for 3~5 minutes gave the best result to accelerate germination, which softened the seed coat, removed the surface wax easily without causing the seed damage. The treatment with the solution of 1N NaOH take the second place, but the treatment with 95% alcohol was not so effective on the germination. When the seedlings were treated with a combination of Zineb with 700 times diluted solution and 0.02 mg/L NAA for one hour before being transplanted. They effectively resisted diseases and had a higher survival rate. A fertile medium with permeable acid soil is also necessary for the seedling growth. A shading of 60%~80% is an important condition for the seedlings to survive in the hot summer days.

Key words: Strelitzia reginae, seeds, accelerating germination