Need advise on sowing

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orion
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Need advise on sowing

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So, I'll be sowing some seeds in the coming days among which are Pseudolithos and Cyphostemma (from Aiko). I would appreciate some advise and suggestions on how to go about it.

Pseudolithos migiurtinus: I read that they don't like to be wet, so I am thinking of using a less organic mix, which would be mostly pumice and perlite, and/or maybe zeolite. I assume baggie method still applies here, if so how soon after they have sprouted should the be removed from their baggies?

Cyphostemma jutae and currori: I will be using my standard cacti mix -- which is made up of river sand (40%), compost (5%), coco coir and chips (10%), perlite (20%), pumice (20%) carbonized rice hull/charcoal (5%) -- and will be sown 1 seed per 60mm square pot, to avoid having to repot too soon. And they will then be placed inside individual baggies until they have sprouted. Should i scarify the seed by running them lightly over fine sand paper or should I plant them as is?

Mac
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Re: Need advise on sowing

Post by Mark »

Hey Mac, just wondering if you got any germination from the Cyphostemma?



Mark
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