Germinating Hedychium Coronarium Seeds

Collect mature seeds from the ginger lily for immediate planting. The seeds are bright red and located in showy capsules. Seeds may be stored for a short period before planting, but their viability decreases over time.

Prepare the container and germinating media. A flat tray with a fitting plastic or glass cover may prove most ideal for germinating the seed, though a number of container types may be used. A premixed germinating media can be purchased or a media made by combining equal parts peat moss and sand or perlite.

Sow the Hedychium coronarium seeds in the prepared container. Lightly cover the seeds with media.

Mist or water the seeds and media thoroughly at the time of planting. Throughout the germination period, mist the seeds whenever the media seems dry or condensation fails to appear on the inside of the cover in the morning.

Cover the container with a plastic or glass cover or enclose the container in a plastic bag. This will help to maintain a suitably high level of humidity.

Place the container in a suitable environment until the seeds germinate. Keep it in a bright, well-lit area, but avoid placement in direct sunlight. The optimal temperature range for germination is between about 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Germination will take between about three weeks and two months.

Remove the covering once the seeds have germinated, begin following a light fertilization regimen and otherwise prepare the young plants for the transition to their next environment, which will likely have lower humidity and temperatures.