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Post by mickthecactus on May 15, 2008 11:37:19 GMT 1
Woo hoo!
Too early to tell if it's a mam.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on May 15, 2008 17:54:46 GMT 1
Because of the drop in temperature I've moved the propagator away from the window and onto the desk in the conservatory and turned the heat back on...it's running at 20 - 25C atm and hopefully this will encourage my seeds to germinate.
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 2, 2008 21:12:03 GMT 1
You're all very quiet.....
How are the seeds doing?
Sweetleaf - Aloe polyphylla. The concensus seems to be that they need loads of water to germinate. Even to the extent of putting them in a plastic bag with water. If I can find them I think that is what I will try.
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 14, 2008 11:38:44 GMT 1
Come on. Don't be shy. Any success?
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Jun 14, 2008 18:41:01 GMT 1
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Jun 15, 2008 17:20:35 GMT 1
On close inspection I find that we have lift off...1 small pelarganium laxum seedling...I shall nurture it ;D
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 16, 2008 13:25:30 GMT 1
That just needs Sweetleaf to report and 4P to update.
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Post by Sweetleaf on Jun 16, 2008 13:29:17 GMT 1
That just needs Sweetleaf to report and 4P to update. Nothing at all yet, but Im still hoping.  |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 20, 2008 22:01:17 GMT 1
4P?
Aloe polyphylla never showed but there is a suggestion that it should be sown in water in a plastic bag so i've hoicked mine out and done just that thing. I shall report back ere long.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Jun 22, 2008 15:57:38 GMT 1
Mick...what do I do now? do I just leave the seedling where it is? it was so hot in the conservatory I've taken the plastic bag off...the seedling seems happy enough...even if the stem looks a bit curly (I used cheshunt compound)...so I tucked the light soil around it to give it more support.
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 23, 2008 7:31:04 GMT 1
Yes, just treat like any other seedling. Don't let it dry out is most important.
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Post by 4pygmies on Jun 23, 2008 9:34:05 GMT 1
Sorry Mick but it's bad news....my 2 weeks away has done for them...I left strict instructions but no one seems to have taken any notice of them..I dunno if they were overwatered or underwatered but they're all gone.....sob..... My time away is extracting a very high price, plant wise and garden wise.....so sorry...failed again 
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 23, 2008 13:22:03 GMT 1
Sorry Mick but it's bad news....my 2 weeks away has done for them...I left strict instructions but no one seems to have taken any notice of them..I dunno if they were overwatered or underwatered but they're all gone.....sob..... My time away is extracting a very high price, plant wise and garden wise.....so sorry...failed again Never mind - you did your best. Might be able to try again later in the summer if I get another seed list. Do you want a couple of Stapelias? obducta and leendertziae?? |
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Post by 4pygmies on Jun 23, 2008 20:17:09 GMT 1
I don't think I should, thanks though Mick. I am a Stapeliad killer so have no doubt that they won't even germinate! Bit depressed about my horticultural skills atm. Save them for someone who has proper green fingers ;D : |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Jul 13, 2008 19:38:49 GMT 1
I potted up two pelargonium laxum seedlings yesterday. The smallest into a 3", and the larger one into a 4" terracotta pot....looking good so far....they're in the conservatory with the cacti.  |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jul 14, 2008 9:05:40 GMT 1
Well done CPB.
The seeds you sent me are mostly doing well. The French marigolds look lovely and the Delphiniums are coming along nicely. Only one Morning Glory came up and that has barely grown for some reason.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Jul 14, 2008 20:10:29 GMT 1
The MGs are 'mini-sky-blue aren't they Mick? they're meant to be either in a conservatory or in a very sunny spot in a pot...mine are pretty small still, but are planted up against our latest garden structure...the metal frame from an old piano! The french marigolds are the stars of my garden this year...I have them all around the herb and veg beds where they look stunning.  |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jul 15, 2008 8:53:20 GMT 1
I also forgot to mention 2 Osteospermums (or is that Osteosperma?)
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