Stephanotis Seed Pod: Harvesting and Germinating

Genie's 6-year-old stephanotis produced a 3-inch oval seed pod. Asks what it is and what to do.

It's a Seed Pod

Good job – they don't always set fruit.

Germination Steps

• Timing: Harvest when pod yellows and shrinks slightly – before it splits open.
• Seeds: Fresh seeds germinate easily; dried seeds go dormant.
• Conditions: 70–80°F, dappled light, moist loamy soil with calcium.
• Result: Many new plants quickly.

Catch them at the right stage for best success.