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Cacti are easy from seed, the main requirement being patience. For growing media we recommend well composted soil mixed with 30 - 40 % pumice stone or perlite. We have found these to be less compacting than sand, creating more air pockets in the soil which encourages healthy root growth. They say it is important to sterilize the mix in the oven, 20 minutes at 180 degrees should destroy any pathogens. Fill plastic pots 3/4 with the sterilized mix. Then take a small amount of the mix and sift it through a mesh screen. This fine mix will top your pots and become the medium your tiny seeds rest on. Place pots in a tray of water so that soil will become evenly wet. Remove pots from water and sprinkle cactus seed evenly over the soil surface. Secure plastic wrap over the pot with a rubber band. Most seed will germinate best at 75 -85 degrees F. Seeds germinate into little green blobs as quickly as 3-4 days, though most take 2-4 weeks. If no germination takes place within this time, let the soil dry out completely for a few weeks, then moisten and try again. Some seed actually need this treatment. Remove plastic 1-2 weeks after germination and sprinkle a thin layer of sterilized pea gravel around the seedlings to help retain even moisture. It is critical that the soil remain moist without being soggy for the first year or so. Water once a week by placing pots in a tray of water. After the first month seedlings develop their species characteristics relatively quickly. In just a few years they will grow into mature, healthy stock specimens. We hope they dazzle you with their brilliant flowers and timeless wisdom for generations. |
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