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Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
April 24, 2008
3:59 PM Post #4858639
| Alrighty ya'll...who's planted them already...what type of soil did you use...keeping it moist - water or water mixed with a "secret recipe"...in a bag...in sun/partial sun...did you soak them first...knick them??? Inquiring minds want to know!?!
Let's get ready to G-R-O-W some Tahitians!!!! |
cat64129
(Cathy) Rich Hill, MO
April 24, 2008
4:13 PM Post #4858725
| I think I will try 2 or 3 different ways! And see which works the best. |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
April 24, 2008
4:26 PM Post #4858777
| Spill the beans already..what methods did you have in mind...since I've not planted mine yet...I'm open to about ALL suggestions...  |
cat64129
(Cathy) Rich Hill, MO
April 24, 2008
4:55 PM Post #4858896
| I'm going to try just potting one, but I thought I might try a damp paper towel and baggie too. |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
April 24, 2008
4:59 PM Post #4858917
| Ahhh yes the ole paper towel/coffee filter method...good ideas!! |
RainGazer
Southeast, TN
(Zone 7a)
April 24, 2008
5:00 PM Post #4858925
| I haven't sown mine yet, but hopefully I will have time tonight. I grow a lot of Gesneriad seeds and recently started a few other types of seeds using the same method and most have germinated. That's the same method the Tahitians will get.
I'll soak the seeds for a little while first. My potting mix recipe is 5 parts MiracleGro potting mix, 2 parts perlite, 2 parts vermiculite. I sterilize it in the microwave. Normally I use 3 oz Dixie cups, but for these I'm thinking I'll use 3" pots. I'll fill the pot with potting mix, plop the seed on top and very lightly press it into the mix, sprinkle just a bit more mix over the seed, just enough to cover it, and set the pot into a bowl of very slightly warm water. When it's soaked up all it will, I'll immediately put it into a quart size Ziploc bag. I like to have just a little bit of water in the bottom of the bag, too. Seal it up, set it on my light stand and forget it. LOL With any luck, I'll see little green Tahitians in no time! |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
April 24, 2008
5:04 PM Post #4858945
| Hey RG - help me with this one...regarding the use of vermiculite - I heard horrible things (don't laugh) about cancer and that stuff so I've stayed clear. What makes it different then using just the perlite?
I do believe that I was going to soak mine (or at least some) in a warm water/peroxide mix as well. |
RainGazer
Southeast, TN
(Zone 7a)
April 24, 2008
5:29 PM Post #4859059
| Chantell, I've never heard that about vermiculite. Hmmm...might warrant a bit of research. OK So I did some research, and it seems that vermiculite from a particular mine in Libby, Montana contained asbestos, which we all know causes cancer. Much of the asbestos (Edited to say: I meant - Much of the vermiculite) from that mine was made into Zonolite insulation for buildings. That information comes from NIOSH, on this page : [HYPERLINK@www.cdc.gov] It says that mining stopped in Libby in 1990, so I would assume that the vermiculite we're getting today does not contain asbestos. That was what I found just doing a quick search, but I'll continue to research it and let you know if I find something that indicates vermiculite is still dangerous. Of course, it's not wise to breathe the dust from vermiculite, or anything else for that matter. Hope that helps ease your mind.
As for what makes it different from just using perlite, I find that it makes the soil softer and fluffier. It lessens the tendency of the mix to compact and it holds moisture. I just like the feel of the potting mix better with the vermiculite in it. I have been told by friends in Texas that with their high humidity levels they don't need vermiculite. That makes me think it holds more moisture than I realize. It gets dry as a bone around here and I need all the help holding moisture that I can get!
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Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
April 24, 2008
8:18 PM Post #4859774
| Thank you...that does make me feel much better!!!! Guess I should've looked into it rather then go by what I "heard" eh? LOL |
jordankittyjo
Bessemer, AL
(Zone 8b)
April 25, 2008
8:13 AM Post #4861505
| panted mine-75% potting soil 25% percent perlite, i wet the mixture, pressed the seed on the soil and covered with vermiculite, and put a baggie over it and set it on a heat mat |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
April 25, 2008
9:50 AM Post #4861907
| Not fair you have a heat mat. I'm telling ya'll...soon as the craziness passing this week and next - I'm looking into doing a heat mat co-op if I can get someone to give us a really good price. |
jordankittyjo
Bessemer, AL
(Zone 8b)
April 25, 2008
9:53 AM Post #4861922
| count me in on the heat mat co-op |
cat64129
(Cathy) Rich Hill, MO
April 25, 2008
5:33 PM Post #4863818
| I'm taking a break from counting and packing loop lock labels. I mailed some today and they are heavier than we originally thought! Oh well, live and learn!
I want to plant mine tomorrow. Not sure how I will do them yet, but I'll let you know
I would be interested in the heat mats too if we get a good price |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
April 25, 2008
7:17 PM Post #4864139
| Don't want to go OT too much...if anyone has vendors they prefer that would have heat mats...would you please dmail me their info? Thanx! |
PamelaQ
Navarre, FL
(Zone 8b)
April 29, 2008
8:34 PM Post #4884228
| Okay. Here is the first one of the sprout.
Pam
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PamelaQ
Navarre, FL
(Zone 8b)
April 29, 2008
8:37 PM Post #4884240
| And here is the second picture of a closer shot of the little guy.
I just put potting soil in and sprinkled the seeds carefully. Then I very carefully spinkled vermiculite just enough to barely cover the seed. Then I mist daily.
No difference today. I'm watching real hard for more.
Planted April 21. First sign of sprout April 28.
Pam
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Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
April 29, 2008
9:30 PM Post #4884574
| Doin' the happy dance for Pam's success - yipeee!!! She's got newborns!! |
cat64129
(Cathy) Rich Hill, MO
April 29, 2008
9:35 PM Post #4884597
| Mine are not up yet! I can't imagine why not, after all I DID plant them 3 days ago!!! :-) |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
April 29, 2008
9:37 PM Post #4884614
| (hiding head) mine are still in their baggies...but to my defense it was son's bday then my grandbaby's last week...that's my excuse and i'm stickin' to it. Oh yeah and our lovely forecast for 38 degrees tonight - gotta love April in VA...LOL |
jordankittyjo
Bessemer, AL
(Zone 8b)
April 30, 2008
7:29 AM Post #4885865
| mine haven't sprouted yet, and my heat mat quit working |
cat64129
(Cathy) Rich Hill, MO
April 30, 2008
9:48 AM Post #4886497
| Hi Kathy. How goes it in your part of the world this morning??
Chantell...any word on that heat mat coop??? :-) |
jordankittyjo
Bessemer, AL
(Zone 8b)
April 30, 2008
11:17 AM Post #4886899
| not going good- i need a new heat mat |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
April 30, 2008
11:21 AM Post #4886912
| Ok...so ya'll shamed me into starting my seeds finally...well, I put them in to soak...kept 1/2 out "just in case"
I need for folks to help me a bit with this heat mat co-op thing...please dmail me with vendors you've used for supplies - or if you've heard of one heat mat being better then another. I think I'll do a separate post in this forum to get some feed back from folks. I don't want it to turn into a huge thing...you know me...I can only handle a little at a time unlike some of the rest of you wonders! LOL |
cat64129
(Cathy) Rich Hill, MO
April 30, 2008
12:33 PM Post #4887263
| I've never used one Chantell, so I'm useless on this. Just limit the "coop" to the first however many you want that sign up. As long as I get to be one of them!! :-) Kathy too! |
jordankittyjo
Bessemer, AL
(Zone 8b)
April 30, 2008
1:00 PM Post #4887380
| yeah me cathy and chantell! |
jordankittyjo
Bessemer, AL
(Zone 8b)
April 30, 2008
1:01 PM Post #4887386
| chantell, i got mine from growers supply, but it isonly 3 months and doesn't work anymore |
stellamarina
Laie, HI
May 1, 2008
3:18 AM Post #4890638
| Are you talking about the Tiare? The Tahitain gardenia. I have just got hundreds of tiny seedlings coming up from one fruit from a Tiare bush. I picked the fruit when it was fairly green still and had it on my window sill for several weeks until it suddenly rippened up and I just put all the seeds on top of of some recycled potting mix and just left it outside...warm enough here in Hawaii. Took a while to come up but nows lots of seedlings that am transfering into recycled coffee cups. I always find in hard to get Tiare cuttings going so am pleased that the seeds work well. However, I am wondering if it is a bit like fruit trees from seed. Will I have to wait for several years before I get any flowers? Aloha |
PamelaQ
Navarre, FL
(Zone 8b)
May 1, 2008
7:44 AM Post #4890900
| Hi everyone!
I was just reading stuff in the 'Plumeria' section and someone there had a link they recommended for heat mats and accessories. I though of your interest here so I thought I would post the link where I saw this.
[HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com]
Hope this helps.
Pam |
jordankittyjo
Bessemer, AL
(Zone 8b)
May 1, 2008
8:11 AM Post #4891001
| thanks pam |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
May 1, 2008
11:39 AM Post #4891889
| Thanks Pam...if Clare rec. them then I'm satisfied!!
Stella - must be nice...we're all green with envy!!! We ordered seeds from your lovely Hawaii and we're all sharing our sowing/germination experiences on this thread. Any helpful hints you'd like to bless us with? |
sallyg
Anne Arundel Co., MD
(Zone 7a)
May 12, 2008
9:01 PM Post #4942882
| I planted my Tiare on April 22- some right out of bag potting mix (Bayer Advanced?) No action yet. no heat, just in a baggie and under a fluor.light
But I also planted five of the Jobs Tears and got a sprout today! Have them in wet soil per a note in Plantfiles |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
May 12, 2008
9:45 PM Post #4943135
| My tray is sitting on top of the fish tank with dome lid on the tray...no signs of life...yet. Sure would be helpful if the weather could warm just a little outside... |
jordankittyjo
Bessemer, AL
(Zone 8b)
May 13, 2008
6:48 AM Post #4944262
| mine still haven't sprouted |
PamelaQ
Navarre, FL
(Zone 8b)
May 13, 2008
7:31 AM Post #4944314
| The one I had that sprouted is still pretty tiny. It is the only one that has sprouted. Hmmmmm...
Pam |
PamelaQ
Navarre, FL
(Zone 8b)
May 13, 2008
8:37 PM Post #4947489
| Here is the one and only I had sprout.
Pam
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Hineni
Appalachian Mtns, SW, VA
(Zone 6b)
May 14, 2008
10:47 PM Post #4952947
| I haven't planted mine...BECAUSE I CAN'T FIND MY SEEDS! Argggh. I cleaned my desk (I should never do that) and now I can't find anything. Pffft.
Will let you know once I find them! |
stellamarina
Laie, HI
May 15, 2008
5:01 PM Post #4956348
| The seeds that I have been growing outside came up in great abundance from just one fruit...thousands. Most of them I left "bonzaied" in the seed tray until I need some more but several I planted up in styrofoam cups. They are all alive and healthy but seem to be very slow growers..so I guess that is their thing...after a month they are still only a couple of inches tall while the "bonzaied" seedlings are still under an inch tall. Maybe the trasferred ones will really get going when I put them in a bigger pot. |
PamelaQ
Navarre, FL
(Zone 8b)
May 15, 2008
8:42 PM Post #4957291
| stellamarina,
Do you have any more seeds? Yours sound like they really like to grow.
Pam |
stellamarina
Laie, HI
May 16, 2008
3:01 PM Post #4960628
| Sorry Pam...I just had the one fruit that I picked from a public garden several months ago. I do not see the fruit very often so thought I would try and see if I could grow the Tiare from seed...it took several weeks for the fruit to suddenly rippen so that i could even get to the seed. Aloha |
stellamarina
Laie, HI
May 16, 2008
3:04 PM Post #4960639
| PS I have been told though that when getting tropical seeds going it is better to use fresh seed from a ripe fruit rather than dried seed. Aloha |
cat64129
(Cathy) Rich Hill, MO
May 16, 2008
10:31 PM Post #4962665
| I hope everyone else is having better luck than me! Mine have never sprouted. Need that heat mat Chantell! Then I can try some more! |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
May 16, 2008
10:36 PM Post #4962693
| I know Cat...sorry about that...I've just got too much on my plate personally right now to undertake the heat mat thing. If someone else would like to - please do. I never heard back from Parks either... :( |
cat64129
(Cathy) Rich Hill, MO
May 16, 2008
10:44 PM Post #4962730
| Not a problem Chantell, just giving you a hard time! :-) Did yours sprout? Wonder what I did wrong |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
May 16, 2008
10:47 PM Post #4962741
| I know Cat...I just feel badly that I couldn't move ahead with the heat mats at this point. They probably just really need some good heat...that would be my best guess. In VA we've had an unusually cool spring...not complaining mind you...but it's not great for seed germination, I would think. I'm trying to put mine where they'll get the most warmth... |
cat64129
(Cathy) Rich Hill, MO
May 16, 2008
10:57 PM Post #4962775
| Hey we aren't Super women! (much as we seem to THINK we are sometimes! LOL). Maybe someone else will come up with a good vendor & run with it. If not, we can wait until later!
I'm thinking I may try putting a few seeds in another pot and enclose the whole thing in plastic for several weeks. Anyone tried that yet??? |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
May 16, 2008
11:04 PM Post #4962808
| critter had great ideas w/milk jugs (for winter sowing - but would work as mini greenhouses just the same). Cut them 2/3's the way up almost all the way around (I like the 1/2 gal size). Poke holes in top (for ventilation) and the bottom (for drainage)...couple of holes above and below the cut mark - thread a twist tie through these to keep top and bottom shut. Leave lid off top also for ventilation. Stick in sunny window. |
sallyg
Anne Arundel Co., MD
(Zone 7a)
May 18, 2008
6:00 PM Post #4970126
| I have windows but can't say they've been very sunny lately ! LOL
Now we're getting some - May move my pot to sunny jug |
9kittymom
Bartlesville, OK
(Zone 6a)
May 20, 2008
1:05 AM Post #4977108
| I am using the strawberry cartons that have the vents and the lids that lock but lets in light. I am keeping them on the top shelf of the plant stand under lights and it should be warm enough. Starting to worry though cause I used all 10 and should have saved some to try again. Oh well..
Susan
=^..^= |
sallyg
Anne Arundel Co., MD
(Zone 7a)
May 20, 2008
4:19 PM Post #4979672
| I used all 20 of mine- keeping the faith tho! now are being warmed by a smal lamp |
cat64129
(Cathy) Rich Hill, MO
May 21, 2008
9:23 PM Post #4985806
| Ok guys, any interest in the heat mats below? I am talking to Roger to see what kind of price we could get.
[HYPERLINK@tnfarmsupply.com] |
sallyg
Anne Arundel Co., MD
(Zone 7a)
May 22, 2008
2:55 AM Post #4986916
| That would be my size although I hope we all have sprouts from our tiare s before these mats could get here. I
m keeping the light on... |
fauna4flora
West Palm Beach, FL
May 22, 2008
10:34 AM Post #4987873
| I don't know how relevant this is, and I didn't keep track of the time exactly, but I remember my Vietnamese gardenia seeds took a long time to come up. I planted my seeds April 26th, and it's been in the high eigthies and low nineties ever since. Maybe soon! |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
May 22, 2008
12:54 PM Post #4988479
| Ahhh Cat - you are so sweet!!! See what price he'll give you on those for sure. Sadly, never did hear back from Parks [HYPERLINK@www.parkseed.com]
Probably shouldv'e followed up with a call...but well, you know. |
cat64129
(Cathy) Rich Hill, MO
May 22, 2008
1:09 PM Post #4988527
| Interest thread with prices. :-)
[HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com] |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
May 22, 2008
1:25 PM Post #4988589
| Three Cheers for CAT!!!!! |
PamelaQ
Navarre, FL
(Zone 8b)
May 22, 2008
5:27 PM Post #4989476
| I have 4 more sprouts!!!! I got home from work and my small lean to greenhouse was at 90 degrees around 4:00. The humidity showed close to 70%. They are slow, but they are coming along. Yeah!!! |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
May 22, 2008
5:44 PM Post #4989542
| I'm SOOOO jealous but very pleased that you're getting babies...now if OUR temps would just creep up a little for me... |
sallyg
Anne Arundel Co., MD
(Zone 7a)
May 22, 2008
8:25 PM Post #4990199
| theres HOPE- the only green I have proved to be algae on close inspection |
jordankittyjo
Bessemer, AL
(Zone 8b)
May 23, 2008
8:16 AM Post #4991889
| mine still hasn't did nything |
9kittymom
Bartlesville, OK
(Zone 6a)
May 23, 2008
11:03 AM Post #4992656
| me either |
fauna4flora
West Palm Beach, FL
May 23, 2008
11:08 AM Post #4992680
| We finally got some rain down here yesterday. Sometimes for me a good rain kick starts tough seedlings.
PamelaQ- did you soak your seeds? I am wondering if my choice to soak them was ill-advised. |
jordankittyjo
Bessemer, AL
(Zone 8b)
May 23, 2008
5:57 PM Post #4994416
| faunaa, i did not soak mine. maybe i should have? |
PamelaQ
Navarre, FL
(Zone 8b)
May 24, 2008
10:04 AM Post #4996847
| No, I did not soak them, but I do keep them constantly moist from watering. |
fauna4flora
West Palm Beach, FL
May 24, 2008
11:58 AM Post #4997214
| I soaked mine. I do most of my seeds. I am wondering if I should not have. Anything in the legume family, palm seeds, anything with tough seedcoats- those are seeds I definitely always soak. Most of the time it works out well for me. |
PamelaQ
Navarre, FL
(Zone 8b)
May 27, 2008
9:39 AM Post #5009474
| I really think the temperature has a lot to do with it. The hotter the greenhouse gets, the more seeds have sprouted. I now have about 9 more sprouted and everthing was the same except it got hotter.
Pam |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
May 27, 2008
10:17 AM Post #5009646
| That was what I was hoping, Pam - our temps have been more the "norm" for this time of year - last few days... |
sallyg
Anne Arundel Co., MD
(Zone 7a)
May 28, 2008
12:21 AM Post #5013570
| will go with heat, now we have some.
,meanwhile, have 3 of 5 Jobs Tears up. in very wet soil and outside with some sun. |
fauna4flora
West Palm Beach, FL
May 29, 2008
4:54 PM Post #5021990
| I noticed 2 sprouts yesteday! Maybe there will be a few more when I get home today. Hang in there folks, those tropical seeds sometimes like to take their time. |
PamelaQ
Navarre, FL
(Zone 8b)
May 29, 2008
7:21 PM Post #5022635
| Yeah!!! They are all going to be sprouting soon. Yeah!!!!! |
astcgirl
Brandon, FL
(Zone 9b)
May 29, 2008
8:23 PM Post #5022960
| My fingers are still crossed...I planted mine 5/2 so by f4f records, hopefully another week or two and I should see little shoots...hopefully. I really want them to sprout since I had 2 sprout out of my last lot but lost them due to my negligence and letting them dry out. |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
May 29, 2008
10:47 PM Post #5023881
| Oh THIS is good news...glad to hear it.!!! |
jordankittyjo
Bessemer, AL
(Zone 8b)
May 30, 2008
6:49 AM Post #5024900
| nothing yet |
9kittymom
Bartlesville, OK
(Zone 6a)
June 3, 2008
12:34 AM Post #5044629
| GUESS WHAT???!!!
I have 3 little tiny sprouts so far. I am sooooo excited. Now to keep them alive and growing.
Susan
=^..^= |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
June 3, 2008
12:57 AM Post #5044693
| yeah Susan!!!! |
jordankittyjo
Bessemer, AL
(Zone 8b)
June 3, 2008
7:45 AM Post #5045141
| still nothing here |
astcgirl
Brandon, FL
(Zone 9b)
June 3, 2008
8:26 AM Post #5045282
| yipeee i got a little green shoot coming up...finally. |
LiliMerci
North of Atlanta, GA
(Zone 8a)
June 3, 2008
11:36 AM Post #5046124
| nothing for me. I've had mine in baggie for a week now. Do you keep yours in coffee filter until sprout or do you plant them in dirt, astcgirl and 9kitty? |
9kittymom
Bartlesville, OK
(Zone 6a)
June 3, 2008
12:27 PM Post #5046462
| I put mine in seed starting mix in a strawberry clear plastic dish with a lid. This was a loooong time ago, so I had just about given up. |
astcgirl
Brandon, FL
(Zone 9b)
June 3, 2008
12:28 PM Post #5046467
| LiliMerci, mine took just over a month to germinate, so it may take a while. I just used those common peat pellets this time round. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
Here's my one and only baby so far.
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PamelaQ
Navarre, FL
(Zone 8b)
June 3, 2008
12:38 PM Post #5046535
| cooool! And that's just the beginning!!! |
bseward
Kilmarnock, VA
(Zone 7a)
June 12, 2008
8:42 AM Post #5091949
| Well, here's a report on my 20 seeds. I've gotten 12 to sprout and I just now moved them from the heat mat and cover. I've moved them over to where they still have the lights because they are tiny and only have the original set of leaves. The other 8 are still on the heat mat. Does anyone know how much moisture the ones out from the heat mat need? I'm really hoping I can get these to grow enough to transplant them into larger containers. Right now they are in the peat pots. Thanks for any info. Betty |
LiliMerci
North of Atlanta, GA
(Zone 8a)
June 12, 2008
10:10 AM Post #5092327
| I should be getting a heat mat in the mail soon, so I've saved a few seeds and then that's it... |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
June 12, 2008
10:44 AM Post #5092516
| When in doubt I always resort to using a mister bottle on a regular basis..that way I'm not giving a baby "too much" - yet enough so they don't dry out. Sadly, I have no seedlings to report...but I'm thinking with the warmer temps now that maybe...just maybe some babies will be popping up for me in the next few weeks. |
RainGazer
Southeast, TN
(Zone 7a)
June 12, 2008
10:48 AM Post #5092551
| *Sigh* I've lost my seeds again... Guess that means it is time to clean off the kitchen counter. LOL If I find them, I'll sow them today. |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
June 12, 2008
10:54 AM Post #5092586
| "If you sow them...they will grow" - Fields of Flowers
Ok..corny, I know...it's not even noon yet though...LOL |
RainGazer
Southeast, TN
(Zone 7a)
June 12, 2008
10:58 AM Post #5092615
| So, you mean if I lose them on the counter they won't magically grow so I can find them??? ;o) |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
June 12, 2008
11:24 AM Post #5092713
| ahhh that it would be that easy...mercy if that were the case...I'd be SOOO in trouble...seeing that I find packets of seeds I've set aside in the oddest of places. If the tribe (kids) think it looks like a jungle now...can you imagine? LOL:
"AP: Plant hoarder in northern VA found immobile amongst what appeared to be vines of tropical nature. Although authorities would not comment on specifics they stated an unknown number of plants were found on the premises and confiscated...apparently seeds left unattended were the cause of this interior jungle." |
sallyg
Anne Arundel Co., MD
(Zone 7a)
June 12, 2008
10:48 PM Post #5096067
| your No VA authorities would call them weeds and fine you, right?
Well I just got a sprout three days ago, and another the following day, and a digging by a chipmunk the next day (my pot is out now that its warm). thank heavens both babies were OK.!
Also four of the five job's tears- they love water |
sallyg
Anne Arundel Co., MD
(Zone 7a)
July 17, 2008
9:18 PM Post #5276506
| Are we still here? I now have nine miracle babies, in my pot outside, inside an onion bag, in the heat and rain. Tiny but alive.
And zero camera, waahhh, sniffle. |
9kittymom
Bartlesville, OK
(Zone 6a)
July 17, 2008
9:44 PM Post #5276754
| Here are my five little miracle babies, there is a sixth one that I will show also. They are on the top shelf of the plant stand. 
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Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
July 17, 2008
9:44 PM Post #5276755
| Amazing...you are THE women!!!
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9kittymom
Bartlesville, OK
(Zone 6a)
July 17, 2008
9:49 PM Post #5276794
| Close up #1 
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9kittymom
Bartlesville, OK
(Zone 6a)
July 17, 2008
9:50 PM Post #5276801
| second close up 
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9kittymom
Bartlesville, OK
(Zone 6a)
July 17, 2008
9:53 PM Post #5276817
| here is the last little sprout. They are all so TINY and they seem to grow very slowly. But they are healthy and shiny, so I will let them be for awhile.
I don't think they are ready for bigger pots just yet.
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sallyg
Anne Arundel Co., MD
(Zone 7a)
July 18, 2008
7:59 AM Post #5278565
| 9kittymom- yes mine are tiny like that too! Yours are a bit more developed. It'll take awhile for new pots at this rate! |
stellamarina
Laie, HI
July 19, 2008
3:11 AM Post #5283814
| My plants are up to several inches high now...yes they do have a lovely healthy shine look to them. I had transferred the seedlings to styrofoam cups but after they were about 3 inches high I put them in 6" pots. Now they seem to be growing really fast so they may be slow at first but speed up. Now are several inches high after a month in their new pots. Aloha |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
July 19, 2008
12:41 PM Post #5285310
| So cool stella - how exciting11 |
vossner
Richmond, TX
(Zone 9a)
July 19, 2008
12:45 PM Post #5285321
| where do I go if I have been a horrible, horrible seed mom and not sowed yet?
I guess I should try now, if yo guys were using heat mats, then seems like hot summer, protected by shade, should be good. |
sallyg
Anne Arundel Co., MD
(Zone 7a)
July 19, 2008
11:25 PM Post #5288556
| three inches!!! must like the climate. vossner, yup, even tho I planted all twenty way long ago, it was recently while outside and getting natural sun warm and rain, that a few more sprouted and caught up. |
vossner
Richmond, TX
(Zone 9a)
July 20, 2008
2:03 PM Post #5291029
| well, my guilt catapulted me into action so I sowed them yesterday. I used pearlite/vermiculite in equal parts for sowing medium. I also sowed some lilum regale seeds. |
nutmegnana
Adamstown, MD
(Zone 6b)
July 20, 2008
3:16 PM Post #5291317
| Haven't been on here in ages. I sowed mine on May 16 and I have 8 little babies with 3-4 sets of leaves each. Have not put them outside. They are under florescent grow lights and I just took the cover off of them a couple of days ago. Pretty slow growers but they look healthy! |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
July 20, 2008
11:12 PM Post #5293743
| Nery - lilum regales are on my want list to order and plant this fall...I've heard such great things about their fragrance. |
vossner
Richmond, TX
(Zone 9a)
July 21, 2008
2:33 PM Post #5296857
| good afternoon gammy. I have some that I got from a coop (neal's lily coop?) and they are FABULOUS. A nice DGer gave me L. Regale seeds as a bonus and I planted them since I was doing the gardenias. I think they are easy to germinate. |
