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The plant can succeed in very dry to wet areas in the tropics and subtropics, where it is found at elevations up to 2,100 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 34°c, but can tolerate 16 - 46°cThe seeds have no dormancy, and no pretreatment is required. However, soaking of the seed in cold water for 24-48 hours before sowing is recommended. Gmelina arborea is propagated by both seeds and vegetative methods. Seeds are showed directly in the root trainer or raised beds can be 0.6m in height, 1m in within convenient length. The bed should be filled with sand up to height of 0.5 m. The seeds are closely placed the bed in a rows with a gap of 5cm. The beds are to be watered twice in a day with the help of rose cane.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>