Seeds

Cuttings

In secondary forests usually present as a pre-disturbance remnant.

Planting

SOWING. Sow seeds directly in pots and in seedbeds. Garden soil with sand and compost could be used. Spacing at 2-10 cm between rows and 2-5 cm within rows. TRANSPLANTING AND CARE OF SEEDLINGS. Transplant seedlings to pots with garden soil and various amendments such as sand, chicken manure and cow manure . Transplanting time -9 to 70 days after germination at 2-4 leaf stage. Root pruning and shoot pruning can be practiced. Provide shade early in the nursery; water regularly; weed as necessary. Hardening procedures involve reduced watering and gradual exposure to full sunlight 2 to 3 months before outplanting. Seedlings are ready for outplanting when they reached a height of 10 to 75 cm, or 3 to 10 months (R-6) after transplanting. Pest. Lepidopteran pest could be sprayed with Sumithion.