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Germination of
Madhuca longifolia
Indian Butter Tree / Mahua flower, Mahua Tree, Madhuca Longifolia, Butter Tree, Indian Butter Tree, Mahua Flowering Tree, Honey Tree

Madhuca longifolia: Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours and plant in a well-draining soil mix. Keep soil consistently moist and warm around 80-90°F (27-32°C) with partial sunlight.
Some of plants may have very have specific germination requirements that may not be covered in these general instructions.
Many seeds require pre-treatment before sowing which we try to list here when we can, but this information may not be present here. Germination times and germination temperatures are to be a guide only. Many factors can DRASTICALLY affect this.
It's always a good idea to research the specific germination requirements from multiple sources for each plant before attempting to grow them from seed.
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