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Post by Dennis Z on Jul 27, 2014 19:44:46 GMT -5
So far, I think I'm getting a 100% germination rate. First batch I sowed 3 seeds with a week stratification since I was quite bored and they sprouted in around 2 and a half weeks. Then a week or so ago I sowed a batch of maybe 15 ish seeds and so far non of them moulded and a few have already sprouted. Got them from Seedsandmore.net. No luck with sarracenia seeds yet. (S.purpurea subsp. Venosa=0 Germination for me, and I got only one flava var. Ruglii). Hopefully I don't kill the seedlings so I can do a giveaway Any cultivation tips from the experts? Photos do not do any justice.
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Post by lloyd on Jul 27, 2014 22:29:24 GMT -5
You're Ok for a while. Once they get bigger, you've got to pay attention to keeping the roots cool and well aerated or they will die.
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Post by stevebooth on Aug 1, 2014 7:31:52 GMT -5
Its unusual for Sarracenia seed to have that poor a germination rate, unless teh seed is old, did you damp stratify them for four - six weeks in the fridge? Dont give up on them sometimes they will start growth next spring. Cheers steve
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Post by Dennis Z on Aug 1, 2014 11:03:41 GMT -5
Its unusual for Sarracenia seed to have that poor a germination rate, unless teh seed is old, did you damp stratify them for four - six weeks in the fridge? Dont give up on them sometimes they will start growth next spring. Cheers steve Yes, I stratified my Sarracenia for up to 6 weeks. Most of them molded and others turned dark and did not germinate. I still have a few s. Flava var rugelii in the fridge and I'll try it again in a few more weeks.
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Post by Dennis Z on Aug 8, 2014 21:55:03 GMT -5
A small update on the seedlings, as you can see, they are more visible now.
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Post by Dennis A(cook1973) on Aug 12, 2014 13:02:42 GMT -5
So far, I think I'm getting a 100% germination rate. First batch I sowed 3 seeds with a week stratification since I was quite bored and they sprouted in around 2 and a half weeks. Then a week or so ago I sowed a batch of maybe 15 ish seeds and so far non of them moulded and a few have already sprouted. Got them from Seedsandmore.net. No luck with sarracenia seeds yet. (S.purpurea subsp. Venosa=0 Germination for me, and I got only one flava var. Ruglii). Hopefully I don't kill the seedlings so I can do a giveaway Any cultivation tips from the experts? Photos do not do any justice. View Attachment View Attachment with cobra lilys how soon should I be using the ice cube method to keep its roots cool?
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Post by ng on Aug 12, 2014 14:11:53 GMT -5
For all the effort that those ice cubes take, a terracotta pot provided the same result for me.
If you can see yourself being able to put a icecube on the soil every 10-15 minutes (about the time it takes for a icecube to melt in the sun) all day consistently the plant will adapt to that perfect , consistent, environment and will surely thrive.
If you miss an 'afternoon of cubin' the plant could be shocked and show stress. The plant would have been just fine in this slightly warmer root environment if it had been left to adapt in the first place though. The spikes in consistancy are what you should avoid. Just find the happiest pot/location and leave them be.
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Post by ng on Aug 12, 2014 14:14:36 GMT -5
Lol I could copy and paste those last two paragraphs as the answer to 98% of your questions D.
;-)
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Post by Dennis A(cook1973) on Aug 12, 2014 14:17:31 GMT -5
How about the cobra lily pot in a deeper pot filled with water from the fridge? or is this lie the cube method which seems hard to do and let it adapt in a shaded area?
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Post by Maiden on Aug 12, 2014 14:27:42 GMT -5
For all the effort that those ice cubes take, a terracotta pot provided the same result for me. If you can see yourself being able to put a icecube on the soil every 10-15 minutes (about the time it takes for a icecube to melt in the sun) all day consistently the plant will adapt to that perfect , consistent, environment and will surely thrive. If you miss an 'afternoon of cubin' the plant could be shocked and show stress. The plant would have been just fine in this slightly warmer root environment if it had been left to adapt in the first place though. The spikes in consistancy are what you should avoid. Just find the happiest pot and location and leave them be. +1
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Post by ng on Aug 12, 2014 14:28:24 GMT -5
The spikes in consistency are what you should avoid. Just find the happiest pot / location and leave them be.
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Post by Dennis Z on Aug 12, 2014 15:50:21 GMT -5
Dennis A, you are over thinking this, just don't worry and make sure you don't keep the cobra lilies too hot. The seeds I sent you are very viable so if you kill one or two by accident, you have more to experiment with. Ng said it perfectly, the key is to keep a constant environment.
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Post by Dennis A(cook1973) on Aug 12, 2014 16:45:07 GMT -5
So in the shade is ok? how old should the seedlings be b4 I get them to the new shaded home?
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Post by ng on Aug 12, 2014 17:06:06 GMT -5
The spikes in consistency are what you should avoid. Just find the happiest pot / location and leave them be.
I just realised your problem Dennis. Absolutely nowhere in this thread does it mention anything about shade.
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Post by Dennis Z on Nov 1, 2014 21:01:56 GMT -5
Just an update on the seedlings. Is this good growth for 2-ish months?
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