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21-60 days
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Tree Seed Starter Kit
Macadamia Nut Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEMacadamia integrifolia
USD 14.99
100 in stock
Macadamia is a glossy-leaved evergreen that produces the world's richest, creamiest nut.
GERMINATION21-60 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)
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Light02
Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
Temperature03
75-85F
Hardiness04
USDA Zones 9-11 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Macadamia care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Macadamia integrifolia
- Common names
- Queensland Nut
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Genus
- Macadamia
- Species
- M. integrifolia
Start growing
Frost-free climates only. Rich volcanic soil.
Growing with your kit
A lesson in hard-shell protection with the Seeds In A Cup® tropical kit.
Propagation
Grafting or seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Slow growing; takes years to bear fruit.
Growing conditions
Rainforests.
Weather & tolerances
No frost tolerance.
Pests & plant health
Macadamia nut borer.
Plant safety
Toxic to dogs (causes weakness/tremors).
Botanical features
Evergreen tree with holly-like leaves. Nut has an incredibly hard shell.
Varieties
‘Beaumont’.
Garden & everyday uses
Edible nut (high fat), oil
Native range & distribution
Native to Queensland, Australia.
Conservation
Wild species are vulnerable due to habitat clearing.
Name origins
Named after John Macadam, a colleague of botanist Ferdinand von Mueller.
History
First commercialized in Hawaii, though Australian in origin.
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How do I grow Macadamia Nut Tree from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Macadamia Nut 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.
How long do Macadamia Nut Tree seeds take to germinate?
Macadamia Nut Tree seeds typically sprout in 21-60 days at 75-85F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Can I grow Macadamia Nut Tree indoors, and is it hardy in my area?
You start Macadamia Nut Tree indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in USDA Zones 9-11 (Outdoor), or kept in a container in colder regions.
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