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New plants starting during the winter months makes the time pass so much quicker!
Here's a couple that are just starting on their first fronds,
Ceratozamia microstrobila
Encephalartos transvenosus
Steve
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Posted : 14/12/2009 5:13 pm
Why did you wrap cardboard paper around it?
Just kidding,great pics!
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Posted : 15/12/2009 3:41 pm
Great photos Steve, to catch those silken hairs.
Barb
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Posted : 17/12/2009 1:53 am
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Thanks for the comments! For me, the camera catches far more detail than I will ever see. (even with my good glasses on 😆
Things are still moving along,
Here is another Ceratozamia a little further along,
Leaflets are just starting to open,
Steve
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Posted : 18/12/2009 9:30 pm
THAT IS AWESOME! 😀
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Posted : 18/12/2009 9:37 pm
Exceptional pictures, Steve.
Barb
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Posted : 18/12/2009 10:39 pm
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Thanks for the comments, feel free to add photos!
A couple more as they progress,
Ceratozamia microstrobila
Encephalartos transvenosus
Cycas debaoensis
Steve
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Posted : 30/12/2009 8:30 pm
They're sure responding to warmth! "Periscope up"!
Those c.debaoensis seeds are wonderful, germinating quickly.
Truly beautiful seeds.
Reminded me of this almost pushing the seed off the soil 🙂
Keep your camera handy the next 2 or 3 weeks. It's magical.
Barb
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Posted : 31/12/2009 12:31 am
Awesome pics Steve. What type of camera do you have? The way you can magnify on your close ups is amazing. The detail!!!
Wes North Vancouver Zone 8b/9a
Keats Island BC Zone 8a
Palm Springs CA Zone 9b/10a
Posted : 31/12/2009 1:33 am
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Barb, That looks familiar, have a couple doing the same thing 😀
I'm using a light mix with these, so it has to be the fast growth rate!
Wes, Thanks! these are a mix from two cameras.
An older Ricoh Caplio G3, only 3 mega pixel, but it's small size and 1cm focus range make it ideal for macros.
The other is my newest, a Nikon D40 8)
Steve
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Posted : 31/12/2009 11:13 am
Yes, fast growth causes the seed to stand up out of the pot.
My mix was obviously heavier than yours. They still stood up.
I added fresh soil with a teaspoon so it wouldn't break.
Maybe throw a phone book on top 😆 😆
Barb
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Posted : 31/12/2009 11:53 am
Really cool pics-
Drop anchor....and set sail!
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Posted : 31/12/2009 2:26 pm
Very nice photos, indeed, Steve! I thought you (and others) might like to see some (lesser quality) photos of seedlings from that same batch of Encephalartos transvenosusseeds a little further along here in warm Miami.
Happy New Year everyone!
Jody
Posted : 01/01/2010 8:18 pm
Holy cow, they're growing right through the shelves! 😀
Jody, what is the top dressing?
Pieces seem too large to be perlite.
Happy 2010 to you, too!
Barb
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Posted : 02/01/2010 12:38 am
Holy cow, they're growing right through the shelves! 😀
Jody, what is the top dressing?
Pieces seem too large to be perlite.Happy 2010 to you, too!
Barb
Hey Barb. Good question. That is Size 3 perlite -- which is often used in orchid mixes. I buy it in large bags at an orchid supply store here in Miami. I use it as a sterile topdress for newly germinated seeds to reduce fungal infection and ameliorate the moisture content right next to the seed.
Jody
Posted : 02/01/2010 12:44 am
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