tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34753235.post3505587731254967379..comments2023-08-01T09:36:26.486-04:00Comments on Happy Hobby Habit: Cacti Seedlings And WinterSowingTinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17527514833267869251noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34753235.post-71080384165899368272009-02-18T14:47:00.000-05:002009-02-18T14:47:00.000-05:00Thanks for the info! I'll bear it in mind when I d...Thanks for the info! I'll bear it in mind when I do get round to trying it! xxFlightyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082758817547303423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34753235.post-16113671392705774192009-02-16T15:48:00.000-05:002009-02-16T15:48:00.000-05:00Hiya Flighty!It was a 10 cent clearance mixed pack...Hiya Flighty!<BR/>It was a 10 cent clearance mixed packet, so I took a chance and have no idea what varieties I really have growing.<BR/><BR/>I did a ton of research before I sowed them, and good thing I did because who would have ever guessed that cactus seedlings need constant humidity, moisture and <I>shade</I> for anywhere from a few months to a year?!<BR/><BR/>I used peat for the growing medium because it's easier to keep the moisture regulated, and also used a shallow, clear covered plastic container so I could open it just a tad after they germinated and keep the humidity level up, but still let in some fresh air to ward off mold and fungus.<BR/><BR/>They sprouted really quickly. I was shocked! Even though they're not suppose to get any direct sun at all for the first year or so, I popped them under lights (I figure it isn't anywhere near true sunlight) and the growth took off like gangbusters.<BR/><BR/>You should really give them a try!<BR/>Cacti and sunflowers - does it get better? lol.<BR/>Seriously, I do hope you get some. Those tiny, spiney, bright green lumps are too cute!<BR/><BR/>Now if I can just keep them alive for the next year or through transplanting. ~fingers crossed~Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527514833267869251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34753235.post-30720445317584631572009-02-15T10:42:00.000-05:002009-02-15T10:42:00.000-05:00I keep meaning to try growing cactus seeds! Did yo...I keep meaning to try growing cactus seeds! Did you use ordinary or special compost?<BR/>Do keep us informed as to how they progress. xxFlightyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082758817547303423noreply@blogger.com