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Cameron,
Curious why such a peaty mix for Aloe germination.
Not that it isn't working...
Barb
Curious why such a peaty mix for Aloe germination.
Not that it isn't working...
Barb
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I can see a long root on the Nannorrhops, so I know that those are moving along now too!
Barb, I didn't mix that container too well, so there's more peat on top and more sand near the bottom. It's about a 50% peat, 40% sand and 10% vermiculite mix.
Barb, I didn't mix that container too well, so there's more peat on top and more sand near the bottom. It's about a 50% peat, 40% sand and 10% vermiculite mix.
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Got some good roots on the bottom on my Trachy "tesan" baggie. Looks like 3/5 so far!! One of the trifoliate seeds sprouted too..
Sidenote.............. we got a foot of snow today At least the temps have been slightly above normal so far!
Sidenote.............. we got a foot of snow today At least the temps have been slightly above normal so far!
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Good job!!
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In a hurry, were you?didn't mix that container too well
Congrats on the Nannorhops!
After sandpapering mine about 3 times in 3 weeks and back into water each time, I equate it with trying to sprout granite.
Can you divulge your Nannorhops seed source?
'coz I'm not getting any more from my N.ritchiana source...ever.
Barb
Jesse, congrats...our posts crossed.
A foot of snow?
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I just took 2 more pics of the Aloe ecklonis seedlings. The soil looks especially "peaty" since I've been watering everything!
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those grow pretty quick!
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Get your teaspoon ready, Cameron, for the potting up.
Light is more crucial now than bottom heat, I'm sure you know that.
Barb
Light is more crucial now than bottom heat, I'm sure you know that.
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Not as quick as A. parryi:canadianplant wrote:those grow pretty quick!
Barb, I'm going to have to take a week off to pot everything up!
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Holy crap......... its barley been a week right?
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Yes LOL, just over a week!
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Thats amazing.... i thought they grew slow LOL
Hows the moso seeds? You said you seen some roots..
Hows the moso seeds? You said you seen some roots..
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Once they're older I think they grow slower. If I remember, desert plants usually sprout and grow quickly, because they need to take advantage of the moisture/good conditions before it's gone!
The Moso seeds are still going slowly right now, I think I can see some roots on a couple of seeds, but it's hard to tell.
The Moso seeds are still going slowly right now, I think I can see some roots on a couple of seeds, but it's hard to tell.
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Thanks John!
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The first Y. rostrata has germinated, and roots are now visible on Sabal minor "McCurtain", and Sabal minor. I didn't end up de-lidding any sabal seeds due to lack of time!
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Awsome dude. Im still waiting ont he sabal minor i planted in december The other Sabal seeds have only been planted a week or 2.
I found one, paulownia seedling after takin a look for the first time after sowing. It needed a spray, and one thin seedling was there.
I found one, paulownia seedling after takin a look for the first time after sowing. It needed a spray, and one thin seedling was there.
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Had heard that y.rostrata germinate only so-so.
I had 10 seeds, only 1 popped a few years ago, but I didn't sandpaper them.
Will be interesting to see your results.
Barb
I had 10 seeds, only 1 popped a few years ago, but I didn't sandpaper them.
Will be interesting to see your results.
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MY Agave Parryi Sprouted
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Im assuming the fan keeps them dry, and strong??
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I've now noticed germination in Embothrium coccineum and possibly Fuchsia magellanica.
Canadianplant, congrats on the paulownia and a. parryi !
Canadianplant, congrats on the paulownia and a. parryi !
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uh oh, Cameron hasnt updated for a few days, I think hes finally buried under his mountain of seeds
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Canadianplant, I've just been really busy
Bad news first: The leaf of the Welwitschia mirabilis has flopped over and died. I've come to the conclusion that I was keeping the soil too wet. Luckily, I have more seeds.
Good news: Some roots are emerging on the Hyophorbe lagenicaulis (I didn't de-lid them). The Fuchsia magellanica are germinating, and the first spears are emerging on the Nannorrhops ritchiana!
Bad news first: The leaf of the Welwitschia mirabilis has flopped over and died. I've come to the conclusion that I was keeping the soil too wet. Luckily, I have more seeds.
Good news: Some roots are emerging on the Hyophorbe lagenicaulis (I didn't de-lid them). The Fuchsia magellanica are germinating, and the first spears are emerging on the Nannorrhops ritchiana!
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Yippeee, bottle palms, one of my favs.
You'll love these Cameron.
Congrats on the palms...
Barb
You'll love these Cameron.
Congrats on the palms...
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Here are some of the N. ritchiana emerging:
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Hi GPenny,
Yup, they're the ones that I de-lidded. I de-lidded them on the 15th of Feb, and planted them on the 27th.
Yup, they're the ones that I de-lidded. I de-lidded them on the 15th of Feb, and planted them on the 27th.
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I kept them soaking in water. There are some pics on pages 9 and 10 of this topic.
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No problem! I kept them completely immersed in the water, even though some of them started popping within a day or so. When I planted them, I made sure to sterilize the soil by using boiling water first.
With de-lidding, I've read that the most important part isn't necessarily how much you de-lid, but the cleanliness of the soil/medium that the seeds will be planted in.
With de-lidding, I've read that the most important part isn't necessarily how much you de-lid, but the cleanliness of the soil/medium that the seeds will be planted in.
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Good luck with them!
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Nice to see somebody's N.ritchiana come up...
With the exception of the top one, seeds look totally buried in soil?
Thought halfway was recommended?
Barb
With the exception of the top one, seeds look totally buried in soil?
Thought halfway was recommended?
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Barb, the only seeds that I didn't bury completely were the small ones (paulownia, fuchsia, etc) and the Dioons.
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I just lay palm seeds on media, and press halfway down.
Easier to see something's happening for those of us with no patience.
Princeps about ~1 month since germinating.
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Easier to see something's happening for those of us with no patience.
Princeps about ~1 month since germinating.
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Good work, Barb! my princeps still haven't started germinating yet
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I like to wait until they have their first green leaf before potting up.
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