I sowed some Frithia pulchra 3 months ago (July) along with some Echeveria and cacti. At the time I didn't realize that Frithia is a mesemb.
It's in succulent mix watered from the bottom and kept in a baggie on a southern-facing windowsill with an overhang (not much direct light). They germinated fairly quickly but have not shown any noticeable growth for the past month or so. I'm fairly new to this and would love some feedback.
https://imgur.com/h3OUe9S
How do they look?
Do my Frithia seedlings look okay?
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Re: Do my Frithia seedlings look okay?
Mesembs should not still be in a baggie. Lithops can stay bagged for a few months, but others should be taken out once they germinate - unlike cacti, they don't like 100% humidity.They don't look too bad, but could use more light - getting them out if the baggie will help with that, too.
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Re: Do my Frithia seedlings look okay?
Thank you for your reply! I'm thinking of doing a grow light setup for the winter. I've heard others recommend putting them a foot underneath a 2800 lumen fluorescent tube. Does that sound appropriate for these guys?greenknight wrote:Mesembs should not still be in a baggie. Lithops can stay bagged for a few months, but others should be taken out once they germinate - unlike cacti, they don't like 100% humidity.They don't look too bad, but could use more light - getting them out if the baggie will help with that, too.
I didn't realize that mesemb seedlings are different from cacti in that way. What about Echeveria? Mine are also nearing 3 months and still bagged.
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Re: Do my Frithia seedlings look okay?
I'd be a bit more relaxed about baggies for mesembs than greenknight. A few weeks after germaination, or maybe a month or 2 in baggies may be fine, but they certainely seem happier out of baggies earlier than most cacti.
I've only tried Echeveria from seed once, they are tiny to start with, and were happy sealed up for a few months, I think.
I've only tried Echeveria from seed once, they are tiny to start with, and were happy sealed up for a few months, I think.