I thought that I ordered a rose of jerico plant, but I received seeds instead, with no instructions. How should I try to grow the seeds?

Anastatica hierochuntica? Or Selaginella lepidophylla? Hopefully, its Anastatica because Selaginella doesn't produce seeds.

Anastatica is an annual that acts like a tumbleweed. It rolls around the desert in search of water then unfurls and drops seed. It doesn't seem very appealing as a house plant. I would use some soil with low nutrient value, sprinkle the seeds and water.

If you received seeds, it's probably Jericho Rose (Anastatica hierochuntica) rather than Resurrection Plant (Selaginella lepidophylla) which produces spores.

I couldn't find any information about growing from seeds and I have no idea whether the seeds should be planted shallowly but that would probably be the way I'd plant them. I don't know how long they take to germinate but maybe try just a few at first and see what happens?

All the photos of Rose of Jerico (Anastatica) were listed by just one NGA member. @Fleur569, could you help with this plant?

@DaisyI
I was hoping that the write-up I had would give more information other than the historical religious connotation associated with the Jericho Rose. I had received this plant as a gift from Europe at least 6 or more years ago and when it unfurls, it makes a statement every time after giving it some water, then letting it rest for long months of time in between. It is indeed very unusual and within an hour can make a breathtaking metamorphasis. Digging deeper in Wikipedia and other computer sources, you may find more information and also a source for purchase. Good luck.

Where can i get the seeds to grow my own rose of jericho

I'm ordering seeds of these too, I read they are related to brassica plants, so maybe grow outside once it's no frost and good drainage and sunlight? They probably grow quick, flower, and die so an Annual?

Why is rose of Jericho listed under Anastatica hierochuntica on this site??

keithp2012 said:
Why is rose of Jericho listed under Anastatica hierochuntica on this site??

Because that's what it is.

They roll around in the desert for 100 years or so, find a puddle of water and unfurl. Wait for rain to release the seed. The seed germinates, grows, flowers and rolls up in a ball (seeds stored away safely) and waits for the next mud puddle.

I can't imagine the appeal of a plant that spends its entire life looking and acting dead.

DaisyI said:

Because that's what it is.

They roll around in the desert for 100 years or so, find a puddle of water and unfurl. Wait for rain to release the seed. The seed germinates, grows, flowers and rolls up in a ball (seeds stored away safely) and waits for the next mud puddle.

I can't imagine the appeal of a plant that spends its entire life looking and acting dead.

This looks nothing like the plant yet it's under the same name? Everything about this plant says it's a fern, this doesn't look like a fern? http://static1.squarespace.com...

http://www.indefenseofplants.c...

I think you are confusing Anastatica hierochuntica with Selaginella lepidophylla. That's the problem with common names.

I got seeds for this plant.
I tried two methods: soaking the plant and placing outside on a humid, rainy day. Both made the plant open and exposed the seeds. The seeds quickly turn from brown to yellow-brown and swell overnight after being exposed to water. I sprinkled some outside in regular potting soil and kept moist, one sprouted a root but never had leaves emerge, the rest so far just swelled but never sprouted. I am going to try growing indoors like cacti, a plastic container covered with clear Plastic Wrap and kept moist constantly and humid under a grow light.

Did you ever succeed with the seeds? Looking for a best method to get them started but I don't have a ton of seeds to play with

keithp2012 said:I got seeds for this plant.
I tried two methods: soaking the plant and placing outside on a humid, rainy day. Both made the plant open and exposed the seeds. The seeds quickly turn from brown to yellow-brown and swell overnight after being exposed to water. I sprinkled some outside in regular potting soil and kept moist, one sprouted a root but never had leaves emerge, the rest so far just swelled but never sprouted. I am going to try growing indoors like cacti, a plastic container covered with clear Plastic Wrap and kept moist constantly and humid under a grow light.

@keithp2012, how did your plants do?

Interesting read . I have always been curious about the Rose of Jericho .
Would like to try them , there are many sources online, good , bad or dependable is the question. How long would the cold overcast weather inside growing conditions here in Western Oregon continue the cycle even under lights and heat it could be a challenge. But I like challenges.

This plant turns green in the wet season and curls up in a ball in the dry season. One is a fern Type foliage when rehydrates. The fact that it curls up to protect the whole plant from dehydration is what most other plants do in extreme heat conditions.

Some plants in my garden will curl their leaves to protect the whole plant from dying in extreme summer temps. The damage to the leaves show signs of burning And drop off. In comparison the the Jericho does not loose leaf foliage or structure completely and with additional water can spread out with green foliage and tiny white flowers. Per video below .

Jericho (Anastatica hierochuntica) is native to western Asia and is the only species of the genus Anastatica of the mustard family (Brassicaceae).

False rose of Jericho, or resurrection fern (Selaginella lepidophylla), is similar but only has green fern foliage.

I watched this link below shown in time lapses photography growing from seed next to the mother plant.

I would love to have both, very amazing plants. 🌱

https://www.britannica.com/pla...

@katydid2
@Daisyl
@PastorEhrich

I finally was able to get anastatica hierochuntica seeds to germinate!
I took the seeds and soaked them in warm water on a sunny windowsill for 2 hours. I then planted them outside on a sunny day 78F in potting soil mixed with horticulture sand.
The next day I found these seedlings!

I'm going to separate them. Grow one in cacti soil with perlite, one in potting soil, and the other potting soil with sand. I'll update how they do

@DaisyI

So I ordered the rose of Jericho from Isreal,I did not get the fern type,but I was able to grow the seeds and they did sprout they are a week old today...

Light soil mixed with sand,make sure soil is super moist,I also have a grow light they seem to respond well to,and most importantly pray over them,God Bless,all things thru Christ Jesus...

FYI, thread originated in 2019