{"product_id":"ochroma-pyramidale-balsa-wood-25-seeds-pack","title":"Ochroma Pyramidale , Balsa Wood - 25 Seeds Pack","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOchroma pyramidale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balsa Tree, Ecuadorian Balsa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOchroma pyramidale is a very fast-growing tropical tree native to Central and South America. It is famous for producing \u003cstrong\u003ebalsa wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the lightest commercial woods in the world. The tree can grow \u003cstrong\u003e20–30 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e tall in just a few years and produces large heart-shaped leaves and attractive creamy-white flowers that attract bats and insects for pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScarify the seeds lightly with sandpaper or soak them in \u003cstrong\u003ehot (not boiling) water for 12–24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow in a well-draining seed-starting mix, about \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 mm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e25–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination usually occurs in \u003cstrong\u003e7–30 days\u003c\/strong\u003e under warm conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide bright light after germination and protect young seedlings from frost, as they are highly tropical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heirloom Seeds Of India","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54147900572012,"sku":"bwg67","price":6.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/5031\/5372\/files\/balsa-wood-seeds.png?v=1786091640","url":"https:\/\/heirloomseedsofindia.com\/products\/ochroma-pyramidale-balsa-wood-25-seeds-pack","provider":"Heirloom Seeds Of India - Shipping Seeds To USA And Worldwide","version":"1.0","type":"link"}