I have a few of these (African Queen & Congo Cockatoo) and have very good success rooting cuttings in just plain water Any time I have tried to give them any kind of media to root in, the cuttings wither and die promptly. Rooting hormone in particular seems to ensure certain failure. Anyway, I have heard that they propagate easily by seed but I've never observed any seeds. They all bloom like crazy. Does anyone have experience with collecting seeds from these plants?

Here's some info that I've found on the web in case anyone else is looking for it.

http://www.stupidgardenplants....
http://www.mrimpatiens.com/bot...

Are the plants outdoors in the summertime? Just thinking they wouldn't make seeds if they are indoors all the time because they aren't getting pollinated (unless you do it, with a tiny paint brush).

In any case, I'd stick with propagating by cuttings, myself. It takes a lot less time than starting seeds.

They are outdoors all summer Elaine. There's no shortage of insects around here (as you know) so I don't know why they've never been pollinated. I'm going to try the paintbrush method in the greenhouse just for funzies.

Hi hope ppl are still on this site. Im in search of a CONGO COCKATOO PLANT. Is there someone on here that can help me locate one? Thank you. Rc

I used to have that one at my last home. They do shoot their seeds, all you have to do is barely touch the pod and those seeds will fly all over, it is sort of fun to see it happen. To catch the seeds I would watch for developing pods and bag them as soon as you see them with those little wedding favor bags like these. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MYTVBTG/