{"product_id":"rain-tree-seeds-monkey-pod-hitachi-albizia-saman-rare-tropical-flowering-tree","title":"RAIN TREE SEEDS Monkey Pod “Hitachi” (Albizia saman) Rare Tropical Flowering Tree","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"54\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRAIN TREE SEEDS Monkey Pod “HITACHI” (\u003cem data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eAlbizia saman\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"576\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAlbizia saman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"217\"\u003eRain Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eMonkey Pod Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a highly prized \u003cstrong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"288\"\u003etropical flowering tree\u003c\/strong\u003e valued for its enormous umbrella-shaped canopy, graceful fern-like foliage, and exceptionally rapid growth. Native to Central and Northern South America, this classic ornamental species has been cultivated for centuries in \u003cstrong data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"535\"\u003etropical landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, estates, parks, and bonsai collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eKnown for its massive spreading growth habit and beautiful pink powder-puff flowers, \u003cstrong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eRain Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e is widely used for \u003cstrong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eshade planting\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"740\"\u003etropical landscaping\u003c\/strong\u003e, avenue planting, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"785\"\u003ebonsai cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e. When planted in open areas, it develops a broad dome-shaped crown that creates dense cooling shade and dramatic tropical character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis species typically grows 50–100 feet tall with an exceptionally wide canopy spread, though it can be maintained at smaller sizes through pruning and container culture. The bark is dark gray-brown and becomes increasingly textured and rugged with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eRain Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e produces masses of silky pink and white flowers that attract pollinators and add striking ornamental beauty during the blooming season. Its delicate fern-like foliage folds inward during rain and at night, giving rise to the common name “Rain Tree.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained tropical or subtropical soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast-growing tropical flowering tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm tropical and subtropical climates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eRain Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e is especially valued for its rapid canopy development, tropical appearance, and adaptability in warm climates. It responds exceptionally well to shaping and pruning, making it one of the finest tropical species for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003ebonsai cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eWhy Grow Rain Tree?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2301\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Massive umbrella-shaped tropical canopy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Beautiful pink powder-puff flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Excellent fast-growing shade tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Ideal for bonsai and tropical landscaping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Attractive fern-like foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Creates dramatic cooling shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Durable ornamental hardwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Long-lived tropical specimen tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2499\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003eMonkey Pod Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e has become world famous for its breathtaking canopy form and immense tropical beauty, contributing to its legendary status in tropical landscapes and botanical collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2532\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRain Tree Germination: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e1. Fill a pot with water that equals five times the seed volume and bring it to a boil on a stove. Check the temperature of the water with a cooking thermometer, and when it reaches 176 degrees Fahrenheit, remove the pot from the stove.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e2. Place the monkey pod tree seeds in the hot water and stir them for up to two minutes with a spoon before draining the liquid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3. Fill a bowl with lukewarm water that's between 86 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit and soak the seeds in it for 24 hours. This pre-treatment is called scarification and alters the hard seed coat, which increases the chances of uniform germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4. Fill a pot with moist seed-starting mix up to 1 inch from the top, place the seed on top of the surface and cover it with a 1\/2-inch layer of the mix. Tamp down lightly and moisten the surface with a water-filled spray bottle to avoid washing away the seed. Use a heated propagator to keep the soil at 70-85 degrees F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5. Stretch plastic wrap over the pot to promote soil moisture retention and place it in a dimly lit area of the house. Lift the plastic daily to check that the soil is moist. Not wet. If not, lightly moisten it with a water-filled spray bottle before replacing the plastic. Expect germination within three to five days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e6. Remove the plastic as soon as the seedlings emerge, and gradually move the pot to a brighter area over a two-week period so that at the end of that time they're acclimated to being in full sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7. Transplant the seedlings outside to an area with full sun and well-draining soil after three to five months, when the seedlings are about 8 to 12 inches tall. Keep seeds in the fridge until you're ready to plant.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\"Please Contact us First if you need Anything\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGerminación del árbol de lluvia: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e1.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eLlene una olla con agua equivalente a cinco veces el volumen de la semilla y póngala a hervir en una estufa. Controle la temperatura del agua con un termómetro de cocina y, cuando alcance los 176 grados Fahrenheit, retire la olla de la estufa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e2.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eColoque las semillas del árbol de la vaina de mono en el agua caliente y revuélvalas durante dos minutos con una cuchara antes de escurrir el líquido.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e3.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eLlene un recipiente con agua tibia a una temperatura de entre 86 y 104 grados Fahrenheit y sumerja las semillas en ella durante 24 horas. Este tratamiento previo se llama escarificación y altera la capa dura de la semilla, lo que aumenta las posibilidades de una germinación uniforme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e4.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eLlene una olla con una mezcla húmeda para iniciar las semillas hasta 1 pulgada desde el borde, coloque la semilla sobre la superficie y cúbrala con una capa de 1\/2 pulgada de la mezcla. Apisona ligeramente y humedece la superficie con un atomizador lleno de agua para evitar que se lleven las semillas. Usa un propagador calentado para mantener la tierra a una temperatura de 70 a 85 grados F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e5.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eEstira una envoltura de plástico sobre la maceta para promover la retención de humedad de la tierra y colócala en un área poco iluminada de la casa. Levanta el plástico a diario para verificar que la tierra esté húmeda. No mojada. Si no lo está, humedécela ligeramente con un atomizador lleno de agua antes de volver a colocar el plástico. Espera la germinación dentro de tres a cinco días.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e6.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eRetira el plástico tan pronto como emerjan las plántulas y mueve gradualmente la maceta a un área más luminosa durante un período de dos semanas para que al final de ese tiempo se hayan aclimatado a estar a plena luz del sol.7.Trasplanta las plántulas al exterior a un área con pleno sol y tierra bien drenada después de tres a cinco meses, cuando las plántulas tengan aproximadamente de 8 a 12 pulgadas de alto. Mantén las semillas en el refrigerador hasta que estés listo para plantar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\"Comunícate con nosotros primero si necesitas algo\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed Head Exotics","offers":[{"title":"10 SEEDS","offer_id":54102757048604,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 SEEDS","offer_id":54102757081372,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 SEEDS","offer_id":54102757114140,"sku":null,"price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 SEEDS","offer_id":54102757146908,"sku":null,"price":56.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9931\/2924\/files\/newrain.jpg?v=1778335496","url":"https:\/\/www.seedheadexotics.com\/products\/rain-tree-seeds-monkey-pod-hitachi-albizia-saman-rare-tropical-flowering-tree","provider":"Seed Head Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}