Tips on how to grow Elephant Tree (Operculicarya decaryi) from seed

The Elephant tree which is commonly known as Operculicarya decaryi, originated from Madagascar. The Elephant Tree (Operculicarya decaryi) has many unique and exotic characteristics. The Elephant Tree (Operculicarya decaryi) is a "natural" bonsai. This particular plant can grow a thick, fat trunk quickly and is roots can also swell to form unique contorted and twisted designs. This plant leaves are very tiny, which work proportionally for that bonsai look. The Elephant Tree (Operculicarya decaryi) can vary from green in part shade to a copper-bronze color in full sun. Also the trunk texture can vary from semi-smooth to an extreme bumpy-knobby look.
Furthermore, this plant is dioecious, which actually means that the plants are either male or female blooming. For you to produce the seed you must have a male and female plant.

The plant growing requirement and general care

This particular plant called Elephant Tree is a strong plant. This plant can be grown in harsh conditions. The Elephant Tree (Operculicarya decaryi) is drought tolerant and it does well in full sun in most places. The Elephant Tree (Operculicarya decaryi) cannot tolerate freezing conditions.
The Elephant Tree (Operculicarya decaryi)  does not need an enormous amount of water, although during the growing season it can enjoy a lot of water. Make sure you water a bit more regularly if it is in a container. This plant roots will swell underneath the soil and you will only know that is the case when you repot the plant.
During cold winters the plants will be more or less deciduous but will remain evergreen in warmer locations. Make sure you avoid watering during the periods of dormancy.
One thing about this plant is that they enjoy a fast draining potting soil. You can avoid peat if possible and amend the soil with drainage material like pumice, expanded shale, perlite or a similar product. Make sure you trim out interlocking or twiggy branches to keep the plant neat.

The propagation of the plant

This particular plant can be grown from cuttings or seed. One of the practical methods of propagating this particular plant is to break off a piece of its winding, tuberous root. Under three weeks you will start to see a tiny leaves forming off the tip. This plant leaves are really beautiful, and it is also enjoyable to watch them develop out of the root that looks like a small potato. Make sure you do this in spring or early summer while the plant is waking up from its winter dormancy, otherwise they may rot.

Furthermore, the seed grown plants will produce better looking roots which can be exposed as the plant grows.