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Mahogany Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit
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Mahogany is a majestic tropical hardwood tree with a fast start and famously beautiful timber.
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Mahogany care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Swietenia mahagoni
- Common names
- West Indian Mahogany
- Family
- Meliaceae
- Genus
- Swietenia
- Species
- S. mahagoni
Start growing
Tropical only (Zone 10+). Full sun. Salt tolerant.
Growing with your kit
This Seeds In A Cup® kit is an indoor bonsai project for most climates, teaching tropical tree biology.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Briefly deciduous in spring before new growth.
Growing conditions
Tropical hammocks and coastal forests.
Weather & tolerances
High salt and wind tolerance; zero frost tolerance.
Pests & plant health
Mahogany webworm.
Plant safety
Safe.
Botanical features
A large semi-evergreen tree with compound leaves and large woody fruit capsules containing winged seeds.
Varieties
Standard species.
Garden & everyday uses
World's premier cabinet wood. shade tree in tropics
Native range & distribution
South Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas.
Conservation
Threatened in some native ranges due to over-logging.
Name origins
Named after Gerard van Swieten, Austrian physician.
History
The wood of choice for Chippendale furniture in the 18th century.
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Mahogany is a majestic tropical hardwood tree with a fast start and famously beautiful timber.
How to grow Mahogany Tree from seed
Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly.
Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture.
Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry.
When your Mahogany Tree sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light.
Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost.
Mahogany Tree at a glance
Mature size: Any Zone If grown indoors
Frequently asked questions
What's included in the Mahogany Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit?
How do I grow Mahogany Tree from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Mahogany Tree seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout.
Full steps are in your kit.
Does this kit use real potting soil?
What if my seeds don't sprout?
Catalog variants
- SIAC-001-15896 — USD 14.99 · Out of stock
- SIAC-001-12563 — USD 14.99 · Out of stock
- SIAC-001-7885 — USD 15.99 · Out of stock
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How do I grow Mahogany Tree from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Mahogany Tree seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
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