Absolutely love your videos! I used to watch them many years ago and you still have some of the best videos. Anyway I'm trying to let go of having to keep my seedlings humid for a long time and am trying your method of transplanting them into open air earlier than I normally do. Really hoping I am able to keep them going - my substrate is a little different and I'm not too sure how often they will want water. I've had some success with cacti and succulents from seed but I want to confidently get pots of seedlings that look like yours every time! Also I've been using your Sclerocactus germination technique and been having some success (still kind of low germination %, but germination!) so thank you again! The local cactus society recommends starting them outside and using the freeze/thaw cycles to germinate them but it's not the right time of year and is tedious so I'm thankful for an alternate method. Good vibes from New Mexico
Such a fantastic video :-) I LOVE growing cacti from seeds :-) thanks so much for sharing and sending tons of love and Cactus Power from Ireland for a wonderful weekend XXXXX
VERY interesting. I have been sitting there trying to worry about soil sterilisation and fungicide and vermiculite negates those problems! Glad I watched!!
DRCEVNL, Thank you so much for this video and industriously answering all of our questions. I just want to say how helpful these are. I’ve been researching for two days now, a complete beginner. And this single video and the comments answered all of my questions. The video was so heart warming. Thank you.
Hi Fher. Sometimes a month, sometimes 6 months. Depends on the size of the container that is used and how fast the seedlings grow (and if you have time to transplant them). If you keep them in the container for more than a month you may lift the lid of the container a little to give them some fresh air and spray them with water with a little bit of fertilizer
People use all kind of substrates, but the organic ones are more prone to fungi unless the substrate is sterilized or an anti fungi is used. If possible use a mineral alternative like loose volcanic sand
I did cacti from seeds they grow well but in later stage they die. I didnt change them though. What age do you repot them? I did this year again with my own parodia seeds. They just sprung. Going to follow your tip. Thanks ever so much.
hi sir, firstly thanks for the guidance. I have successfully grown mamillaria, melocactus, and golden barrel from seed. I have been successfully so far.
Thank you for sharing your process! I don't know that soil (vermiculite) you use, but it looked good in the video. Baby cactuses look so cute, I would like to grow them now. :)
do the plastic containers to begin with need any holes for water drainage? is it bad to keep the box fully closed apart from when watering, i mean will the seedlings ‘suffocate’ 😶
Watering depends on the other conditions like temperature, substrate. Soilk for cacti should always be loose and allow it to dry in between water gifts
Interresante informatie Heb een vraag over het zaaien van extra fijn succulenten zaad Welk zaai medium kan ik gebruiken om te voorkomen dat het zeer fijne zaad niet naar de bodem zakt
Fijn vermiculite zou goed kunne voldoen. Het is belangrijk om voor het zaaien het substraat te bevochtigen, zeker bij het gebruik van vermiculiet. Anders zakt het zo naar de bodem.
@@marcelveldbloem9175 Vermiculiet is er in verschillende korrelgrootte. Het natmaken en voor fijn zaad wellicht even is aanduwen voor het zaaien het het belangrijkste.
After closing the plastic lid, do you grow seeds without watering them? When do I ventilate it? What should I do if there are water droplets in the box? Does it matter if there's water droplets? How long can you grow it in plastic?
Just at the start. As long as the small box is closed it will not loosse water. Once you open it or in case it was not closed perfectly and the substrate gets dry, you can spray it a bit each time it is dry
When the seeds are cleaned well, you gnerally do not need a anti-fungi. What i use sometimes is a biological solution made of of herbs against soil fungi. But i do not think it is needed
Would love to know, what type/wattage of lights you use, how long you keep the seedlings covered under artificial lighting and what was it is you mixed into the substrate before transplanting.
So I see that your answering comments and I have one of my own I just got cactus seeds and I'm planning to start growing them during spring (of course becuase its winter and it's cold were I live) and im wonder how you know when do water a cati seedling or how often I water it as its growing ir just in the beginning
As long as they are small in the container you keep them moisture. Because the container is closed it will only need a small bit of spray now and then. Once they are in the open air it is better not to let the substrate get completely dry until they go into the winter and you can keep the temperature low. It is always a balance between how much moisture the seedling losses due to wind/temperature and how much to supply. If it is warm in winter (above 15 Celisus) i would still give them a bit of water so the substrate does not dry out completely
They are normally used for food. Sometimes called sambal or sauce cups. They are cheap and can be re-used several times. They are used for example by take-away restaurants
Beautiful video sir. How long will it take for a gymnocalycium hybrid to germinate? It has been more than 3 weeks that none of them sprout but some among my echino grussoni sprouted within a week.
The vulcanic flour is nice, but it will also work without. There are many other ingredients you can use to put your succulebts in. What is available depends on where you live. Some people use seramis, pumice, zeolite sometimes mixed with other ingredients. The more 'difficult' species are in general grown more easy in a mineral substrate
great video! Thank you for posting. I love towards the southern part of Texas. Do you think the seedlings would grow well outside without a cover over top or do you think it would be best to still have a cover over them? It get's rather hot during the day.
Hi Yellow Vespa. I think a cover would be needed. If you look around in Texas, you will not see young seedlings exposed to the sun. They all hide under (nurse) plants, along stones and rocks. Love Texas!
What a fantastic and easy way of germinating cactus seeds. And very beautifully made video. Thanks so much. Regards the fertilizer you use for the small seedlings, could you please let me know which type to use and how much ? Thanks so much! Warm regards from India!
Depends on the specie. Epyfitic cacti like Schlumbergera can be put right into your favorite mixture for these type of plants (but not too coarse at the start)
In a closed environment like this you will get fungi. If you want to use this type of soil in a closed environment, you would have to sterilize it by steaming the soil before use. It does not smell nice
The vermiculite is sterile. The seeds should be clean as possible. Even then it still could happen sometime after weeks, but in that case open up the box and give it some fresh air. Normally you will not see mold often. See also our vieo on cleaning seeds. You still may want to do that on seeds you have bought as you do not know how well they have been cleaned: th-cam.com/video/zk2aVLSplcc/w-d-xo.html
@@Cactusinformation I'm trying to make it all by myself. I got the seeds from a local cactus with edible fruits. I'm wondering, what the perfect medium to put the seeds in would be? I had problems with mold when I was trying with pine seeds.
@@milosicboris So that is probbaly a dragon fruit or Opuntia. Start following the instruction about cleaning the seeds. If it is Opuntia note that they are in general difficult to germinate
@@Cactusinformation two different kinds of opuntia. The violet one which has a sour taste and an orange one which is very sweet, almost like a honey melon.
@@milosicboris Opuntia is not so easy to germinate. The sclae is very tough. They are often treated to germinate. If they grow in your neigbourhood i would just put them in soil and leave it outside
Anything mineral with the same grain size able to absorb some whater. Using organic soil means you would have to sterilize it when you are using closed containers.
Greetings from Ukraine. Please tell me after what time the first shoots of cacti appear. I sowed astrophytums 6 days ago and so far nothing happens. how long do you need to wait? thanks.
How often should I water the seedlings? I have a couple of them, but one is turning brown and doesn't look so good. I don't know if I'm giving them too much water or if they are receiving too much sun... :/
At low temperatures in winter they do not need much. If they are small you keep them in the shade in first instance. They will turn red if they get to much sun to handle in relation to their root system (no balance). I fyou keep the seedlings at some higher temperature they would need some more water (but one or biweekly should be enough)
About how long should you let the cactus grow before transplanting them to the volcanic sand? Also, while they are in the container do you ever open it to give them air or anything?
As soon as you can handle them you can tranplant. But as long as they are ok and growing you can keep them in the container. You can open de container if a fungus is seen or if you want to spray them with some water with nutrients to give them some food. Else you can keep the container closed so you will not loose water from the container
I really appreciate this video! One question: after the seeds begin germination, should I be opening it up every day once in awhile to give some fresh air?
@@TrevLove That is possivle. Some people take them out for grafting after 3 months. As long as they develop well you can keep them in the same container. As soon as you think that you can handle them with your fingers you could transplant them
Hello! Is zeolite ok for germination? I read online it has some ion retainig properties compared to vermiculite. Will this have a negative impact on germination? So far I have used succulent mix soil, mist the top and covered with cling wrap, but it has only been a day. Should i pick out the seeds and redo it like the video?
In general seeds need only moisture and most of them some light to germinate.. Organic based soils contain fungi and if covered with cling wrap it can quickly destroy your seeds and seedlings. I would just keep an eye on it. Zeolite i never tried pure. In combination mit pumice however it makes a good soil, pure i do not know
DRCEVNL I didnt shift the seeds in the end and just used well draining soil for succulents instead of crushed gravel/perlite. 3 of them actually germinated! I used a much bigger pot (8cm?) + clingwrap the top (not airtight) and left the pot 1/3 submerged in water to keep it wet. (Reading the comments made me think wet>dry). Really excited to propogate. When do I need to repot them? 1 month later?
You can repot as soon as you can hold them in your fingers. But you can choose to let them grow first. Just watch to see if there are any fungi in which case i would certainly repot
Hallo Denis. Ich habe keine Erfahrungen mit diese Art. Ich würde das ganze trocknen lassen und dann wieder feucht machen. Vielleicht brauchen die ein Zyklus von Feucht und Trocken...
These numbers are known as field numbers. For example SB means Steven Brack (USA). If you know this number you can do a search on filed number and it will tell you the species and the location whereit was found in the wild. Here is an example where you can inquire them: www.cl-cactus.com/
Mit pfropfen geht das schon in 1-2 Monate, aber für umpflanzen wartet man bis man die Sämlinge anfassen kann. Kann auch später, aber dann etwas Wasser mit Nahrung sprühen ab und zu
I was unable to tell In the video but when using this method with SOIL specifically for cacti do the containers need drainage holes in the bottom or do they NOT need any?
Once the soil is humid enough and you cover them or keep them in a humid environment you do not need to apply water again. In this case you do not need drainage holes. If you work in another way and need to wet the containers or if you want to keep them in same container for a long time, you would need drainage holes so you can supply water from the bottom. Watering on the top would maybe flush the small seedlings out of the soil (unless you spray gentle)
Why do we need the vermiculite step to germinate first and then transplant? Could we just use a mix of minerals and vermiculite and just let them grow without moving them for a year or when they're much bigger?
Yes, you can do that but you would need bigger containers to give them more room. That will take space. Transplanting is not a big issue for the small seedlings.
I ve got another question. Im having some issues with the following Frailea asteroides Echinocactus texensis Facheiroa Echinocereus pectinatus Astrophytum asterias Echinocactus horizontalonius Most of these have large seeds. How/do i have to scarify them?
@@Cactusinformation They dont. Tried with your method. And it has worked great for nearly everything..... Some people said that echinocactus texensis needs to be even placed in sulfuric acid, but no way im going near that stuff. For the large seeds filing or sanding is recommended as well. Some even poke em with needles.....I was hoping youd share any thoughts on that.
@@cactusmann5542 I did all the species you mentioned in the same way. So i have no answer to your situation. I never had any problem with these. Are you sure the seeds are ok? You can add a small layer of vermiculite on top of large seeds so they have even more contact with the moist substrate
@@Cactusinformation Ill try. This morning 1 astrophytum asterias germinated out of all those seeds. Ill wait . Some might be old, but shouldnt be totally sterile...
Hi, I read through all your answers to the previous questions and they have been helpful. I was wondering if you can answer one of mine. I have a batch of 2 month old (3-5 mm diameter) strombocactus disciformis just moved to the transplanted phase (i.e. the volcanic rock phase in your video). How should I monitor the moisture?
That is pretty large already. In general small seedlings should not dry out.The risk of getting to dry is bigger than the risk of being just wet. As long they are in the growing mood is would the soil not dry out completely. But it also depends on the other growing conditions like light, air, temperature, how fine or coarse the soil mixture is.
For 'normal' seeds we use the method in our other video about cleaning seeds. If you buy seeds, you may expect them to be cleaned already and you can go through the procedure for cleaning seeds only once: th-cam.com/video/zk2aVLSplcc/w-d-xo.html
Great video! I did 10 lophophora seeds with this method last year and they're doing great! 7 survived after transplanting, which isn't too bad since it's the first time I grew cacti seeds :) Now I got some fresh lophophora seeds from my adult plant and I was wondering if I can germinate them in wintertime on a south-west facing window sill (I live in Belgium) on top of a heating pad? Or do I really need some grow lights to germinate them you think? Thanks!
They are sometimes called sambal cups, because they are use for example by Chinese takeaways to put sambal in. But every other container with a transparent lid will do
Yes, we keep them in a greenhouse. Winter hardy species in an unheated greenhouse. The can stay there for 1-3 years, till they are big enough to replant again. The time depends on the species.
Thanks for the great video! I have learned a lot from you. Could you tell me where you got the tool for transplanting seedlings? I have been looking for something like this for quite some time but could not find one.
If you turn on your English captions, there are subtitles. Found this out because I accidentally had them on :)
Yes, indeed, thank you. We also would like to publish the subtitles in other languages, but need people to do the job
Thank you so much, after subtitles i understand
Ahhhh... Man without that this video is weak
Thank you Amiliapocalypse!
Emiliapocalypse thank you 🙏
Probabley one of the best educational videos i have watched without comentary ,,well done ☺
Thank you, such a helpful video. Now I can sow my mixed seeds. I just love cacti and can’t wait to see them coming up.
Absolutely love your videos! I used to watch them many years ago and you still have some of the best videos. Anyway I'm trying to let go of having to keep my seedlings humid for a long time and am trying your method of transplanting them into open air earlier than I normally do. Really hoping I am able to keep them going - my substrate is a little different and I'm not too sure how often they will want water. I've had some success with cacti and succulents from seed but I want to confidently get pots of seedlings that look like yours every time! Also I've been using your Sclerocactus germination technique and been having some success (still kind of low germination %, but germination!) so thank you again! The local cactus society recommends starting them outside and using the freeze/thaw cycles to germinate them but it's not the right time of year and is tedious so I'm thankful for an alternate method. Good vibes from New Mexico
Such a fantastic video :-) I LOVE growing cacti from seeds :-) thanks so much for sharing and sending tons of love and Cactus Power from Ireland for a wonderful weekend XXXXX
Desert Plants of Avalon do you know what soil they used in the beginning for planting the Seeds? thanks
Vermiculite
Desert Plants of Avalon oh ok. thanks
ohh soo you sometimes watch how other people take care of there cacti!!! great and love your vid
VERY interesting. I have been sitting there trying to worry about soil sterilisation and fungicide and vermiculite negates those problems! Glad I watched!!
DRCEVNL, Thank you so much for this video and industriously answering all of our questions. I just want to say how helpful these are. I’ve been researching for two days now, a complete beginner. And this single video and the comments answered all of my questions. The video was so heart warming. Thank you.
Thank you Anna, it makes it worth doing this videos
Hello, what temperature do you have your seedbeds? Do you use any kind of light with a special spectrum?
Great vid those baby cactus 🌵 are adorable tfs best advice I’ve seen so far 💚
Flugsand? Vogel sand? Where do you get these things?
Excellent video: informative and generally very clear without words. And also...wonderful music. Very suitable for planting "kindergarten". Thanks.
nice video, thx for sharing. do u use LEDs to indoor grow? may u give more details on lightnings.
Hi Fa, i already did :) : th-cam.com/video/r30oZ3FoAAs/w-d-xo.html
thanks for the video, it is very useful. Also, how many time let the seedling inside the container before replant it?
Hi Fher. Sometimes a month, sometimes 6 months. Depends on the size of the container that is used and how fast the seedlings grow (and if you have time to transplant them). If you keep them in the container for more than a month you may lift the lid of the container a little to give them some fresh air and spray them with water with a little bit of fertilizer
This video was extremely helpful and gave me alot of hope for planting my first seeds. Thank you so much!
Thank you for this demonstration, do you reuse the vermiculite for another seeding?
Hi, we do not reuse, as we want to keep the substrate clean to avoid harmful fungi
Just found your excellent video on lighting. I'll save my questions until the end of the lessons. :)
LOL
The bird sand is made of shells, is that okay? Or better silver sand?
Voce faz um trabalho maravilhoso, parabens!!!!
what type of lights are used or what type of lights can you use
what type soil did you use in seedling
Unique garden with Dipanshu It’s been three years but a volcanic mix.
Wat other growing media can be used..if we don't have vermiculite
People use all kind of substrates, but the organic ones are more prone to fungi unless the substrate is sterilized or an anti fungi is used. If possible use a mineral alternative like loose volcanic sand
How long does a seed grows into a new seedling?
wow....sir how many days that the seed sprout.,?thankyou sir
Is it okay to use mix soil for planting a seed?
How are you touching the babies? Do they not spike you when they are that small?
LOL. Not at all!
I did cacti from seeds they grow well but in later stage they die. I didnt change them though. What age do you repot them?
I did this year again with my own parodia seeds. They just sprung. Going to follow your tip.
Thanks ever so much.
does this process work for the schlumbergera truncata as well? If there are any differences what would they be?
It works excellent for all Schlumbergera and other epyfitic cacti
So..is the soil straight vermiculite??
Yes. You can add a bit of perlite if you want, to make it even looser
hi sir, firstly thanks for the guidance. I have successfully grown mamillaria, melocactus, and golden barrel from seed. I have been successfully so far.
Where are you my brother?
Thank you for sharing your process! I don't know that soil (vermiculite) you use, but it looked good in the video. Baby cactuses look so cute, I would like to grow them now. :)
It will give a lot of pleasure. And keep trying :)
do the plastic containers to begin with need any holes for water drainage? is it bad to keep the box fully closed apart from when watering, i mean will the seedlings ‘suffocate’ 😶
The boxes are closed. If you have clean seeds, just water and vermiculite and a clean box not much can happen. The seedlings will do fine.
excellente vidéo, on apprend beaucoup sur la plantation de graines. Très bien aussi les sous-titres en Neerlandais. Bravo !!
how long are they in the germination container before transplanting?
As soon as you can handle them, bt they can stay for a long time if there is no time. However they will not grow fast anymore after a certain time
@@Cactusinformation thanks, great video
Cool! I had no idea that cactus came from seeds.
I've only bought them from cuttings before.
Love this video. Thanks for sharing this! Yes, turn the caption on guys -
Hi! Can I do this for succulent seeds????? Thank you!!!
Yes, you can
How often do you water? Do you reccomend bottom watering? I think my soil is too wet and the seedlings will not grow because of it
Watering depends on the other conditions like temperature, substrate. Soilk for cacti should always be loose and allow it to dry in between water gifts
Interresante informatie
Heb een vraag over het zaaien van extra fijn succulenten zaad
Welk zaai medium kan ik gebruiken om te voorkomen dat het zeer fijne zaad niet naar de bodem zakt
Fijn vermiculite zou goed kunne voldoen. Het is belangrijk om voor het zaaien het substraat te bevochtigen, zeker bij het gebruik van vermiculiet. Anders zakt het zo naar de bodem.
@@Cactusinformation Dank voor snelle reaktie, is er fijne vermiculite te koop of zelf door zeef halen ?
@@marcelveldbloem9175 Vermiculiet is er in verschillende korrelgrootte. Het natmaken en voor fijn zaad wellicht even is aanduwen voor het zaaien het het belangrijkste.
@@Cactusinformation Dank voor reactie, ga ermee aan de slag
tell me in which media u sowed seeds? and at transplanting whch media is used... aftr how much tym u transplnted that seedlings??
Hi Tooba, please read the answers below and you have to put on the captions to get more information on this video
What was used as soil?
Vermiculite, please see questions and answers below
Did you poke a hole anywhere on the container? Thank in advance.
No, not at all
After closing the plastic lid, do you grow seeds without watering them?
When do I ventilate it?
What should I do if there are water droplets in the box?
Does it matter if there's water droplets?
How long can you grow it in plastic?
Beautiful video !! Where do you get those little containers from ?
Mostly stores where they sell stuff for restaurants etc. A search on internet for small plastic cups will give you some addresses.
when do you repot?
When they are big enough to handle
Very cool I am going to grow some from seed . thank you for you video.
Do I only water it once ?
While it’s growing
Just at the start. As long as the small box is closed it will not loosse water. Once you open it or in case it was not closed perfectly and the substrate gets dry, you can spray it a bit each time it is dry
Can you use cacti soil
Not with this 'closed environment' method. You will get fungi
@@Cactusinformation ok thank you
Great video! What biological anti fungi (fungicide) would you suggest? Thank you
When the seeds are cleaned well, you gnerally do not need a anti-fungi. What i use sometimes is a biological solution made of of herbs against soil fungi. But i do not think it is needed
Great Video! Is the vermiculite of the course variety? Thank You!
We use fine grade. It is important to wet the vermiculite before putting the seeds on, else the will fall through
Would love to know, what type/wattage of lights you use, how long you keep the seedlings covered under artificial lighting and what was it is you mixed into the substrate before transplanting.
So I see that your answering comments and I have one of my own I just got cactus seeds and I'm planning to start growing them during spring (of course becuase its winter and it's cold were I live) and im wonder how you know when do water a cati seedling or how often I water it as its growing ir just in the beginning
As long as they are small in the container you keep them moisture. Because the container is closed it will only need a small bit of spray now and then. Once they are in the open air it is better not to let the substrate get completely dry until they go into the winter and you can keep the temperature low. It is always a balance between how much moisture the seedling losses due to wind/temperature and how much to supply. If it is warm in winter (above 15 Celisus) i would still give them a bit of water so the substrate does not dry out completely
do you turn off your light?
Yes. about 12-13 hours a day is enough
How soon can you open the box and pot them up? I have a dry summer. Is that still safe to Do?
As soon as your fingers can hold them it is ok. Let them not dry out completely when they are so small and keep them in the shade
Nice video. It's really very useful. What's the soil mix you used for repotting from seedlings?
We use a mixture of mainly volcanic sand, nowadays with some vermiculite and in some cases (like Sclerocactus) add some bird cage sand
@@Cactusinformation Thank you for your response. 🙂
Great video, I really enjoyed!
What are the containers you used?
They are normally used for food. Sometimes called sambal or sauce cups. They are cheap and can be re-used several times. They are used for example by take-away restaurants
Beautiful video sir. How long will it take for a gymnocalycium hybrid to germinate? It has been more than 3 weeks that none of them sprout but some among my echino grussoni sprouted within a week.
Most seeds germinate within two weeks time. If the seeds were not matured enough it could take some longer.
@@Cactusinformation thank you so much.
Nice video, but where do I get Flugsand and vulcanic flour? :)
The vulcanic flour is nice, but it will also work without. There are many other ingredients you can use to put your succulebts in. What is available depends on where you live. Some people use seramis, pumice, zeolite sometimes mixed with other ingredients. The more 'difficult' species are in general grown more easy in a mineral substrate
Does this way of planting work on all succulents or only on cactus ??
It will work for all
I want to know what you use to get them started, and then the mix afterwards.
Hi Andre, please read all the answers already given. Click -more- at the bottom to find more answers given already.
great video! Thank you for posting. I love towards the southern part of Texas. Do you think the seedlings would grow well outside without a cover over top or do you think it would be best to still have a cover over them? It get's rather hot during the day.
Hi Yellow Vespa. I think a cover would be needed. If you look around in Texas, you will not see young seedlings exposed to the sun. They all hide under (nurse) plants, along stones and rocks. Love Texas!
thanks so much!
do i need to detach it soon
When they are big enough to handle or when a fungius shows up
What a fantastic and easy way of germinating cactus seeds. And very beautifully made video. Thanks so much. Regards the fertilizer you use for the small seedlings, could you please let me know which type to use and how much ? Thanks so much! Warm regards from India!
We use a weak solution of about 8-16-32-4 (NPK-MG). About half the normal strength
Instead of flugsand and bird sand could 1/8th inch volcanic pumice and a fine grit white sand be used instead?
Depends on the specie. Epyfitic cacti like Schlumbergera can be put right into your favorite mixture for these type of plants (but not too coarse at the start)
Would regular cactus soil I got from Home Depot work just the same?
In a closed environment like this you will get fungi. If you want to use this type of soil in a closed environment, you would have to sterilize it by steaming the soil before use. It does not smell nice
Very interesting. How do you prevent mold?
The vermiculite is sterile. The seeds should be clean as possible. Even then it still could happen sometime after weeks, but in that case open up the box and give it some fresh air. Normally you will not see mold often. See also our vieo on cleaning seeds. You still may want to do that on seeds you have bought as you do not know how well they have been cleaned: th-cam.com/video/zk2aVLSplcc/w-d-xo.html
@@Cactusinformation I'm trying to make it all by myself. I got the seeds from a local cactus with edible fruits. I'm wondering, what the perfect medium to put the seeds in would be?
I had problems with mold when I was trying with pine seeds.
@@milosicboris So that is probbaly a dragon fruit or Opuntia. Start following the instruction about cleaning the seeds. If it is Opuntia note that they are in general difficult to germinate
@@Cactusinformation two different kinds of opuntia. The violet one which has a sour taste and an orange one which is very sweet, almost like a honey melon.
@@milosicboris Opuntia is not so easy to germinate. The sclae is very tough. They are often treated to germinate. If they grow in your neigbourhood i would just put them in soil and leave it outside
Bruh did you make any holes on the first cup?
No holes at all. The cup is closed
Can you tell me what other substrates I can use , haven't seen of the ones mentioned here by my side ? . Sorry for the inconvenience..
Anything mineral with the same grain size able to absorb some whater. Using organic soil means you would have to sterilize it when you are using closed containers.
Greetings from Ukraine. Please tell me after what time the first shoots of cacti appear. I sowed astrophytums 6 days ago and so far nothing happens. how long do you need to wait? thanks.
These seeds normally germinate well. I would expect them to germinate within 2 weeks (from start). Most cacti germinate within that period of time
Very good...you do something special for Pediocactus, Sclerocactus, Navajoa etc???
Yes, we chip them like in our video about germinating Sclerocactus: th-cam.com/video/MGG2-YpGDWA/w-d-xo.html
what type of soil are you using?
Hi, there are a couple of answers to this question below, just scroll down (and select more at the bottom)
Turn on captions
What is the white powder you mix in the soil?
How many lumens of the led lamp is enough for how many square meters?
The white 'Powder' is bird cage sand. All about light you can find here: th-cam.com/video/r30oZ3FoAAs/w-d-xo.html
Very Useful Video... 👍🏻👍🏻
hellou! love your vid. I wanted to know if I could use this method to grow succulents from seed
what kind of lamps and bulbs did you use over the seedlings?
LED lamps 2700 kelvin (warm white). They have a good spectrum. It is the germination 'box' we have described in one of our previous video's.
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wich did you use substrate for germinate and for growth?
Vermiculite for germination.
Volcanic sand with some 'bird cage' sand for replanting.
tks
and vegetable soil is not recommended for seedlings? my seedlings are not managing to survive with soil mix and fine sand. Unfortunately
bird cage sand is fertilizier?
Bird sand as we use here is not a fertilizer, but a fine white sand with some shell pieces and anice added. It is used on the bottom of bird cages.
How often should I water the seedlings? I have a couple of them, but one is turning brown and doesn't look so good. I don't know if I'm giving them too much water or if they are receiving too much sun... :/
At low temperatures in winter they do not need much. If they are small you keep them in the shade in first instance. They will turn red if they get to much sun to handle in relation to their root system (no balance). I fyou keep the seedlings at some higher temperature they would need some more water (but one or biweekly should be enough)
THANKS!! :)
About how long should you let the cactus grow before transplanting them to the volcanic sand? Also, while they are in the container do you ever open it to give them air or anything?
As soon as you can handle them you can tranplant. But as long as they are ok and growing you can keep them in the container. You can open de container if a fungus is seen or if you want to spray them with some water with nutrients to give them some food. Else you can keep the container closed so you will not loose water from the container
I really appreciate this video! One question: after the seeds begin germination, should I be opening it up every day once in awhile to give some fresh air?
Hi Trevor. There is no need for that. Only in case you would see fungi i would open it. Or if you want to spray some fertilizer.
I see.. Thanks! So keeping the seedlings incubated for at least 3 months before opening and transferring to soil should be plenty?
@@TrevLove That is possivle. Some people take them out for grafting after 3 months. As long as they develop well you can keep them in the same container. As soon as you think that you can handle them with your fingers you could transplant them
What's the mix sand?
A fine coarse volcanic sand with some bird cage sand. But you can use anything tou normally use for your cacti
Hello! Is zeolite ok for germination? I read online it has some ion retainig properties compared to vermiculite. Will this have a negative impact on germination? So far I have used succulent mix soil, mist the top and covered with cling wrap, but it has only been a day. Should i pick out the seeds and redo it like the video?
In general seeds need only moisture and most of them some light to germinate.. Organic based soils contain fungi and if covered with cling wrap it can quickly destroy your seeds and seedlings. I would just keep an eye on it. Zeolite i never tried pure. In combination mit pumice however it makes a good soil, pure i do not know
DRCEVNL thank you! Will try it out
DRCEVNL I didnt shift the seeds in the end and just used well draining soil for succulents instead of crushed gravel/perlite. 3 of them actually germinated! I used a much bigger pot (8cm?) + clingwrap the top (not airtight) and left the pot 1/3 submerged in water to keep it wet. (Reading the comments made me think wet>dry). Really excited to propogate. When do I need to repot them? 1 month later?
You can repot as soon as you can hold them in your fingers. But you can choose to let them grow first. Just watch to see if there are any fungi in which case i would certainly repot
Bei mir gehen die Samen der gomerischen Wolfsmilch nicht auf. Habe sie seit drei Wochen in sumpfigem Boden. Was mache ich falsch?
Hallo Denis. Ich habe keine Erfahrungen mit diese Art. Ich würde das ganze trocknen lassen und dann wieder feucht machen. Vielleicht brauchen die ein Zyklus von Feucht und Trocken...
best on the nameplates that are in your cacti I also see a nr standing example SB 1541 or RP 06 but what does that mean ??
These numbers are known as field numbers. For example SB means Steven Brack (USA). If you know this number you can do a search on filed number and it will tell you the species and the location whereit was found in the wild. Here is an example where you can inquire them: www.cl-cactus.com/
Great video
Ab 3:33, nach wie vielen Wochen/Monaten werden sie da umgepflanz? :)
Mit pfropfen geht das schon in 1-2 Monate, aber für umpflanzen wartet man bis man die Sämlinge anfassen kann. Kann auch später, aber dann etwas Wasser mit Nahrung sprühen ab und zu
@@Cactusinformation vielen dank !
I was unable to tell In the video but when using this method with SOIL specifically for cacti do the containers need drainage holes in the bottom or do they NOT need any?
Once the soil is humid enough and you cover them or keep them in a humid environment you do not need to apply water again. In this case you do not need drainage holes. If you work in another way and need to wet the containers or if you want to keep them in same container for a long time, you would need drainage holes so you can supply water from the bottom. Watering on the top would maybe flush the small seedlings out of the soil (unless you spray gentle)
how big is the container?
You can use any size from 3 cm up to 20 cm. The ones in the video are about 4 cm.
@@Cactusinformation 4*4?
I found containers 3 cm high...they are top low?
@@giovannilopardi5546 That is fine. When the layer of substrate is 1 cm, the seedlings can still grow 1.5 cm high before they touch the lid.
The 3 cm up to 20 cm was about the diameter. The hight of 3 cm is ok
Where can you get those containers
They are used for sauces, sambal etc. Shops that sell Chinese food products may have them
Why do we need the vermiculite step to germinate first and then transplant? Could we just use a mix of minerals and vermiculite and just let them grow without moving them for a year or when they're much bigger?
Yes, you can do that but you would need bigger containers to give them more room. That will take space. Transplanting is not a big issue for the small seedlings.
Where do you buy flugsand from?
You have to see locally what you can get. Alternative is bimkies for example
Would this work for euphorbia seeds?(like canariensis)?
Very likely. I used it for many other succulents
Thanks.
It worked. And for fockea too.
I ve got another question. Im having some issues with the following
Frailea asteroides
Echinocactus texensis
Facheiroa
Echinocereus pectinatus
Astrophytum asterias
Echinocactus horizontalonius
Most of these have large seeds.
How/do i have to scarify them?
These species do not need Scarification at all. They will just germinate :)
@@Cactusinformation They dont. Tried with your method. And it has worked great for nearly everything..... Some people said that echinocactus texensis needs to be even placed in sulfuric acid, but no way im going near that stuff. For the large seeds filing or sanding is recommended as well. Some even poke em with needles.....I was hoping youd share any thoughts on that.
@@cactusmann5542 I did all the species you mentioned in the same way. So i have no answer to your situation. I never had any problem with these. Are you sure the seeds are ok? You can add a small layer of vermiculite on top of large seeds so they have even more contact with the moist substrate
@@Cactusinformation Ill try. This morning 1 astrophytum asterias germinated out of all those seeds. Ill wait . Some might be old, but shouldnt be totally sterile...
Hi, I read through all your answers to the previous questions and they have been helpful. I was wondering if you can answer one of mine. I have a batch of 2 month old (3-5 mm diameter) strombocactus disciformis just moved to the transplanted phase (i.e. the volcanic rock phase in your video). How should I monitor the moisture?
That is pretty large already. In general small seedlings should not dry out.The risk of getting to dry is bigger than the risk of being just wet. As long they are in the growing mood is would the soil not dry out completely. But it also depends on the other growing conditions like light, air, temperature, how fine or coarse the soil mixture is.
DRCEVNL thank you! For any seed disinfection, is this the same way as you treat sclerocactus seeds with bleach and coffee filter?
For 'normal' seeds we use the method in our other video about cleaning seeds. If you buy seeds, you may expect them to be cleaned already and you can go through the procedure for cleaning seeds only once: th-cam.com/video/zk2aVLSplcc/w-d-xo.html
DRCEVNL thanks!
Great video!
I did 10 lophophora seeds with this method last year and they're doing great! 7 survived after transplanting, which isn't too bad since it's the first time I grew cacti seeds :)
Now I got some fresh lophophora seeds from my adult plant and I was wondering if I can germinate them in wintertime on a south-west facing window sill (I live in Belgium) on top of a heating pad? Or do I really need some grow lights to germinate them you think?
Thanks!
7 from 10 is pretty good. I usually aim for 50%.
Where can I buy those tiny containers you used to germinate the seedlings?
They are sometimes called sambal cups, because they are use for example by Chinese takeaways to put sambal in. But every other container with a transparent lid will do
after changed the seedlings in the vase, you left in a greenhouse? for how long?
Yes, we keep them in a greenhouse. Winter hardy species in an unheated greenhouse. The can stay there for 1-3 years, till they are big enough to replant again. The time depends on the species.
ok. thank you very much
3:13 wat is de samensteling ? 0:46 wat is dit ? grtjes
0:46 Dat is vermiculitiet. 3:13 Flugsand met wat volierezand in de bovenste laag (doe het op gevoel, dus een 25% van het voleirezand)
Can we grow Echeveria seeds with same procedure. Won’t it drown down as the seeds are so tiny?? Thankyou
Yes, you can. But as it is shown in the video, the vermiculite should be watered before putting the seeds on, certainly for this tiny seeds
DRCEVNL thankyou sir for your reply. And what should the size of the container to sow 20 Echeveria seeds
@@bhavananahar2202 5 cm will be enough
DRCEVNL hi, can we propagate seeds in rainy season .
Or is there any specific season to propagate succulents via seeds
Thanks for the great video! I have learned a lot from you.
Could you tell me where you got the tool for transplanting seedlings? I have been looking for something like this for quite some time but could not find one.
You can find them in craft stores with the clay sculpting tools
En cuanto tiempo se hace el primer trasplante? Y ya en el contenedor grande, cada cuánto riega? Muchas gracias.
Cuando puedes manejarlos. Al principio, en un contenedor nuevo, prefieren la humedad del suelo (más que las plantas más viejas).
DRCEVNL muchas gracias por la ayuda.