Hi all
I managed to collect some E. obesa seed this month and could use some info on germinating them. Is the basic method for germinating cacti seed adequate? Anything special I should know about?
Thanks,
Franj
Euphorbia obesa
Good choice for a starter. E. obesa is about the easiest of all E to germinate and grow on.
Go scoup up one of those Tuscon anthills for the nice course top gravel and mix in about 20% coir or supersoil. Pack in a pot and soak the pot and media in water containing a 10-20% normal dosage of your favorite balanced fertilizer.
Sow seeds directly on top the damp media and cover barely with a layer of the same anthill gravel. Drop the works in a baggy and provide 75-80 F for about 7-10 days and you should have lots of seedlings. When they are up, gradually open bag to air and keep media damp.
They are interesting and quick to grow.
GeneS
Go scoup up one of those Tuscon anthills for the nice course top gravel and mix in about 20% coir or supersoil. Pack in a pot and soak the pot and media in water containing a 10-20% normal dosage of your favorite balanced fertilizer.
Sow seeds directly on top the damp media and cover barely with a layer of the same anthill gravel. Drop the works in a baggy and provide 75-80 F for about 7-10 days and you should have lots of seedlings. When they are up, gradually open bag to air and keep media damp.
They are interesting and quick to grow.
GeneS
hello every body
I am begining my cactes colection and I am very happy.
I from Chile.
Best regards for all you
jota
I from Chile.
Best regards for all you
jota
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