{"product_id":"5-graines-dylang-ylang-cananga-odorata","title":"5 Ylang-Ylang Seeds (Cananga odorata)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCananga odorata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYlang-ylang, perfume tree, flower of flowers: that is what its name means in Tagalog, and perfumery proves it right. Its star-shaped yellow flowers form the heart of many great perfumes, starting with Chanel N°5. It takes around fifty kilos of flowers to obtain a single litre of essential oil, which explains its value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly fragrant flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e long and drooping, pale green before turning golden yellow at maturity, with an intense, sweet fragrance that is released mainly at night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a tropical climate, it reaches 12 to 20 metres; in a pot, it remains much more compact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e large, glossy leaves that make it a beautiful houseplant, even without flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA strictly tropical tree, it cannot tolerate any frost: in mainland France, it must be grown in a pot, indoors or in a heated greenhouse, with the option of placing it outdoors during summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering in a pot in our climates remains rare and requires plenty of patience and warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e very bright, without intense direct sunlight through a window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, humus-rich, light and well drained. A mixture of potting soil, compost and sand works well. It appreciates high ambient humidity but dislikes standing water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e unlike temperate species, this tropical seed requires \u003cstrong\u003eno cold stratification\u003c\/strong\u003e, which would actually be harmful. Soak it for 24 to 48 hours in lukewarm water, then sow it 1 cm deep in a substrate kept constantly warm and moist (25–30 °C). Germination is slow and irregular: allow 1 to 3 months, sometimes longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly with soft water, allowing the surface to dry slightly between waterings. Mist the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverwinter indoors, in a warm place (never below 15 °C), reducing watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn its native range, its nocturnal fragrance attracts moths and bats, which pollinate it — a strategy typical of highly fragrant white or pale flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts flowers are distilled to produce ylang-ylang essential oil, used in perfumery and soapmaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen grown in a pot, it is primarily an ornamental houseplant with exotic foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the Philippines and Indonesia, its flowers are traditionally scattered over newlyweds' beds, making it a symbol of union and sensuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter flowering, the tree produces small green fruits that turn black when ripe and grow in clusters. Remove the seeds from the pulp, rinse them and sow them promptly: they quickly lose their ability to germinate when they dry out. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, sorted and carefully packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSales reserved for amateur gardeners seeking quality and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50229471871309,"sku":"3760335362750","price":8.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/fleur-ylang-ylang-photo-realiste-fond-blanc.png?v=1727860285","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/en\/products\/5-graines-dylang-ylang-cananga-odorata","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}