Showing posts with label progagating. Show all posts
Showing posts with label progagating. Show all posts

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Propagating succulents
















This is a very simple task, with only a couple of points to consider

First the instrument you use to take the cutting should be clean to make sure no germs can get into the cut and second, leave the cutting to form a 'skin' before planting. This also ensures that germs will not enter the plant and kill it.

Thats all, I'm off to buy some seedling mix and wash my knife :-)

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Red Hot Pokers


I have some Red Hot Pokers in my garden, otherwise known as Torch Lily or Kniphofia uvaria.

They have seeds on their stems and want to try and grow more plants....

http://www.thegardenhelper.com/ says


Seeds may be sown at any time. The seeds need 6 weeks of moist chilling in
the refrigerator, prior to planting. After sowing, keep them at 70-75 degrees F.
Germination normally occurs in about 20 days, but may take up to 3 months for
certain cultivars.


I wonder if I have to wait if they have dried first?