C.debaoensis, C.panzhi., Y.rostrata seeds arrived

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C.debaoensis, C.panzhi., Y.rostrata seeds arrived

Post by lucky1 » Wed Apr 09, 2008 4:00 pm

Nice looking seeds from RPS

soaking in warm water, debaoensis at left, panzhi (right) with rostrata in smaller bowl.
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Found an old electric warming tray in basement.
Sure pays to never throw stuff out. :wink:

Lo Med + Hi settings.
Placed an old cookie sheet on top to diffuse Lo heat more evenly.
Added a plastic dome.

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Post by Knnn » Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:00 pm

Barb,
Best of luck with them!
And thanks for the photos, first time I've ever seen what Cycas debaoensis seed looks like :D


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Post by lucky1 » Thu Apr 10, 2008 8:36 am

Thanks for the cycad germination links.
Tom Broome's was very informative, as was your instruction.

The following link from Tom Broome is must-have info for cycad germination.
I didn't understand seed ripening facts previously.
Still didn't cut one open, I'm just hoping they're ripe.
http://www.plantapalm.com/Vce/horticulture/seeds.htm

Your cycad germination pics also helped me understand the pointy end goes down into the perlite when planting near-horizontally. I would've planted it the other way :?

I checked my warming tray this morning, all seems fine. :D

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Post by Dean W. » Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:29 am

Good luck, Barb. :)

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Post by macario » Fri Apr 11, 2008 11:12 am

cool!

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Post by lucky1 » Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:18 pm

Time for everyone to laugh their socks off...

Quick trip into town today for fence wire, look what else I bought: :D
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I know, I know :? Made in China, but it went together easily with just an Allen wrench.

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You're all still rolling on the floor laughing !!!
I'll have to strap styrofoam cups together to keep them from falling over.
Hope this baby can hold 50 pounds of perlite and soil, etc.

You can get up off the floor now. :lol:

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Post by Dean W. » Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:51 pm

That will work if it can hold the weight. :lol:

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Post by Dean W. » Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:52 pm

That will work if it can hold the weight. :lol:

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Post by Knnn » Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:00 pm

Barb, I've been thinking about something like this inside for seedlings, let us know how it works out !
( and how many cups it can hold.... :D


Is that a CIDP frond waving in the background?


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Post by lucky1 » Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:58 am

Yup that's the CIDP, Steve, doing a lot better now after its near break from the wind two years ago.

Brought the mini GH inside last night before dusk.
With 2 strings of Christmas lights overnite, it's only 20C 68F on top shelf this a.m. :?
Too cool for sprouting anything.
I've got to increase the heat, worried about these $$$$ seeds.

So far I've got fourteen 16 oz cups in there, looks like it could hold 72 on 2 shelves.
A third shelf (an old plastic fridge divider) could be added to hold more than 100.
But I expect weight to be iffy.

Because there's one stair involved between where it sits outside daytime and indoors at night, have to unload the thing, move it, and reload the pots/cups. Good make work project :?

Will report inside temps after it spends all day in full sun.
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Y.rostrata and C.debaoensis POPPING!

Post by lucky1 » Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:19 pm

Not much to see yet, but it's been only 12 DAYS! :D

Y.rostrata, 6 of 14 are showing a bit of green coming:
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C.debaoensis, only 1 of 10 showing a crack today:
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Obviously very fresh seed from RPS!

If you ever find a food warming tray at a garage sale (with Lo Med Hi settings), grab it.
If you don't want it, I'll buy it from you.
Faster (warmer) than the heat mat.

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Post by Dean W. » Mon Apr 21, 2008 2:03 pm

Congrats, Barb, looking good! 8)

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Post by Knnn » Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:30 pm

Things are on their way! Fairly quick too 8)


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Post by lucky1 » Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:35 am

OK, I'll admit it :oops:
I planted the bloody things upside down apparently.

Will update progress.
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C. panzhihuaensis popping

Post by lucky1 » Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:41 am

These are moving along, with one C. panzhi off and running.
Seeds have just been misted with warm water; not kept this damp otherwise.

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I'll say it again: THESE SEEDS FROM RPS ARE FRESH, FRESH, FRESH...12 days from receipt!
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Post by oppalm » Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:19 pm

that last picture offended me. That seed is sticking its tongue out at me.

You have apparently graduated into the seed starting brotherhood (sisterhood). Good work. Now the work really begins when you have to look after them. Seed starting is easy, its the nurturing and growing that are the hard work.
Kent in Kansas
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and hot in summer (usually)
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Post by lucky1 » Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:26 pm

It does look like a tongue, ha ha.
Soon the "clam smile", and the "hamburger" look.
We're putting some new phrases into gardening. :wink:

Yes, I am aware of my ongoing work now...not just watering a plant, it's helping a seed become a viable plant that will be the challenge.

I know there's a long way to go before I see this plant's lovely 3-foot long fronds gracing my patio.
...and all I wanted was one plant :?
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Post by Knnn » Wed Apr 23, 2008 3:36 pm

Great work Barb! 8)




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Post by Dean W. » Wed Apr 23, 2008 5:33 pm

Looking good ,Barb! 8)

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