Starfox
Masterpiece
Not really from seed but happy to see some roots forming on a Casuarina cunninghamiana cutting I stuck in a glass of water. Nodules forming slower on the C. equisetifolia though.
2019 From seed
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Shibui
Imperial Masterpiece
Well done Starfox. I have only had limited success with one alocasuarina - the one called 'Cousin it' No roots at all on any other species I've tried but maybe I should try some again.....
Starfox
Masterpiece
When I read up on taking cuttings of them they make it sound so easy so I took about 20, roughly 10 of each sp. mentioned above. All the rest that I planted out in substrate didn't make it at all and it was only an afterthought to try a couple in a glass of water which is seemingly working. I will take some more cuttings and add them to the cup I think. I know water roots are not ideal but I've never had transplanting issues with ficus so fingers crossed I can get a few more out of it.
Cattwooduk
Shohin
They're not for bonsai obviously but I started 3 trays of some Verbena, mixed perennial geraniums and some Astrantia to plant out next spring. All the seeds looked different but all 3 trays have the same seedlings coming up and I've got no idea what they are?!
Planted in a new bag of John inis seedling compost, they started shooting up about 3 days after planting. Any idea what these are? There are now some other seedlings coming through as well which look more like I'd expect for the things I planted.
Planted in a new bag of John inis seedling compost, they started shooting up about 3 days after planting. Any idea what these are? There are now some other seedlings coming through as well which look more like I'd expect for the things I planted.
Orion_metalhead
Masterpiece
They look like the weed lambsquarters:
Cattwooduk
Shohin
Yes that does look a lot like it! It's definitely not any of the things I've planted.
I'm not sure how it started growing so fast, unless it was in the new bag of soil somehow. I can't imagine the seeds blew into the greenhouse and seeded that quickly and I just used tap water from the hose to water them. I'm going to pot up one or two to see what they are and bin the rest.
I'm not sure how it started growing so fast, unless it was in the new bag of soil somehow. I can't imagine the seeds blew into the greenhouse and seeded that quickly and I just used tap water from the hose to water them. I'm going to pot up one or two to see what they are and bin the rest.
Orion_metalhead
Masterpiece
I would put them somewhere outside the greenhouse or at least prevent them from flowering...
atlarsenal
Omono
I got 216 Chinese elms seed started today. This is my first year using bottom heat. This is the kind that just holds the temp 10 degrees above ambient temperature. No thermostat. Any advice? Of course Chinese elms probably really don’t care. I usually have about 95% germination rate but I got it mainly for cuttings next year.
TN_Jim
Omono
Beware close eye for fungi, especially with those lids. That’s awesome!
atlarsenal
Omono
I vent the lids when they get up to 1/2”. So you’re saying the bottom heat could increase the chance of fungi?
TN_Jim
Omono
No, not the bottom heat specifically. More the overall setup, which looks good. When they’re all together at this stage indoors (even out) I’d just look out for soil surface etc.
Even with good watering schedule -not saying beware, more be aware.
Can move and spread fast, when what I’m saying happened to me, when I treated I did not follow up with second treatment and it was kinda devastating...not sure that was it exactly and will never know. Wasn’t growing grass either. Not trying to be negative, just saying. Sterile tools and surfaces is good.
penumbra
Imperial Masterpiece
I believe these are weeds.
Ryceman3
Shohin
Pines for me... again.
Started these about 7 weeks ago or so I think. They’re is a mix of Scots, JBP, Austrian and JRP. So far just over 100 have germinated (with more peeking through each day), more than enough for me.
Started these about 7 weeks ago or so I think. They’re is a mix of Scots, JBP, Austrian and JRP. So far just over 100 have germinated (with more peeking through each day), more than enough for me.
Woocash
Omono
Hey Gustavo, how did you get on with your seeds? I managed to find a couple on the floor around the huge Picconia at the entrance to Parque Terra Nostra in Furnas a couple of years ago and forgot I had them so thanks for the memory jolt. I truly fell in love with the Azores - I keep trying to convince the girlfriend that this is where the future lies for us...to no avail. Yet.
Nybonsai12
Masterpiece
Gustavo Martins
Omono
Never sprouted. After reading, I believe they need some sort of treatment (scarification) in order to germinate. I should try once more but I’ve got to collect seeds again.
Glad you liked it here
Jzack605
Chumono
I’m planning on doing some JBP and something else. I’m in zone 7. Does anyone start them inside through the winter or are the pines unable to get sufficient light needed without grow lights?
penumbra
Imperial Masterpiece
Lights are mandatory. I recommend t-5 for cuttings and seed germination. LED will work. Depending on unit 4 to 10 inches from plants. This works for me. Also heat mats can help.
atlarsenal
Omono
A friend brought me a few American Beech seeds!
Orion_metalhead
Masterpiece
Thats a lot of beech
