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Nov 26, 2013 2:59 PM CST
Name: Bev
Salem OR (Zone 8a)
Container Gardener Foliage Fan Sempervivums Photo Contest Winner: 2014 Garden Ideas: Master Level
I like the pics of the euphorbia. They already look threatening at this young stage. That's the charm of them... Hilarious!
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Nov 30, 2013 10:38 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: adam
hotsprings, AR (Zone 8b)
Region: Arkansas Cactus and Succulents Container Gardener Miniature Gardening Seed Starter Tropicals
I just ordered some
Dioscorea elephantipes
Dioscorea Hemicrypta
Dioscorea Sylvatica seeds
for my christmas present to myself. Green Grin!
When the past is forgotten it is destined to be repeated.
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Nov 30, 2013 11:33 AM CST
Name: T-rev
CA (Zone 9b)
Cactus and Succulents Region: California Hummingbirder Region: Southwest Gardening Vegetable Grower Xeriscape
Oooo this is helpful I almost got that same Euphorbia seed pack off ebay =D Thanks for sharing the fun!
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Dec 1, 2013 11:29 AM CST
Name: 'CareBear'

Amaryllis Cactus and Succulents Dog Lover Hostas Irises Region: Pennsylvania
Sempervivums
Way to go. Hurray! I know you will keep us informed.
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Dec 2, 2013 1:05 PM CST
Name: Sheryl
Hot, hot, hot, Feenix, AZ (Zone 9b)
Region: Southwest Gardening Charter ATP Member Keeps Horses Dog Lover Cat Lover Permaculture
Butterflies Birds Cottage Gardener Herbs I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Irises
I ordered some seeds off of e-bay too, got no directions. Glare
Kalanchoe orgyalis , and also got Graptopetalum pentandrum, if anyone has any germinating hints, lemme know!
In the end, only kindness matters.

Science is not the answer, it is the question.


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Dec 2, 2013 7:51 PM CST
Name: 'CareBear'

Amaryllis Cactus and Succulents Dog Lover Hostas Irises Region: Pennsylvania
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Sheryl,
I use those take-out containers. The ones with the black bottom and clear plastic tops. I fill it with a sandy mix with good potting soil. I then put in the microwave for about a few minuets to make sure it is free from moss or whatever. It is very hot to the touch and let set till tomorrow. Mean time, the seeds are soaking in a mix of Root-tone and warm water. Next day mix the two together. Spreading the seeds evenly and just tap into the soil but not in the soil. Cover and check every few days. This mix must not be wet but damp and after the seeds are about a month old, start to leave the lid off some. Later divide into their own pots with proper soil mix.
This is what works for me. So far on all the seeds I started.
Stush
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Dec 2, 2013 8:58 PM CST
Name: Sheryl
Hot, hot, hot, Feenix, AZ (Zone 9b)
Region: Southwest Gardening Charter ATP Member Keeps Horses Dog Lover Cat Lover Permaculture
Butterflies Birds Cottage Gardener Herbs I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Irises
Thanks for taking the time to write that out, Stush. Will keep you posted on any success .... or notable failure!

Thanks again!
In the end, only kindness matters.

Science is not the answer, it is the question.


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Dec 3, 2013 11:55 AM CST
Name: 'CareBear'

Amaryllis Cactus and Succulents Dog Lover Hostas Irises Region: Pennsylvania
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I just hope it works for you also.
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Dec 3, 2013 8:27 PM CST
Name: Sheryl
Hot, hot, hot, Feenix, AZ (Zone 9b)
Region: Southwest Gardening Charter ATP Member Keeps Horses Dog Lover Cat Lover Permaculture
Butterflies Birds Cottage Gardener Herbs I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Irises
Ha - me too!
In the end, only kindness matters.

Science is not the answer, it is the question.


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Dec 9, 2013 8:40 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: adam
hotsprings, AR (Zone 8b)
Region: Arkansas Cactus and Succulents Container Gardener Miniature Gardening Seed Starter Tropicals
I just ordered some Aloe plicatilis seeds I won't order anymore seeds this year as I'm out of money for the month.
When the past is forgotten it is destined to be repeated.
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Dec 9, 2013 12:20 PM CST
Name: 'CareBear'

Amaryllis Cactus and Succulents Dog Lover Hostas Irises Region: Pennsylvania
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Too late for me. I'm out for the year. At least I can watch my seeds grow. (I hope)
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Dec 9, 2013 8:46 PM CST
Name: Greg Colucci
Seattle WA (Zone 8b)
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Adam I hope you have room for everything you have starting!! Hilarious! They all look great! I tip my hat to you.
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Dec 10, 2013 9:09 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: adam
hotsprings, AR (Zone 8b)
Region: Arkansas Cactus and Succulents Container Gardener Miniature Gardening Seed Starter Tropicals
I will and it will take them decades to reach really big size.
When the past is forgotten it is destined to be repeated.
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Dec 12, 2013 12:29 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: adam
hotsprings, AR (Zone 8b)
Region: Arkansas Cactus and Succulents Container Gardener Miniature Gardening Seed Starter Tropicals
I'm going to grow the Aloe plicatilis as a bonsai.
When the past is forgotten it is destined to be repeated.
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Dec 14, 2013 12:16 PM CST
Name: 'CareBear'

Amaryllis Cactus and Succulents Dog Lover Hostas Irises Region: Pennsylvania
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Oh, I saw Clivia seeds for sale. Whistling Variegated at that. Hurray! Just one more and I will stop. Rolling my eyes.
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Jan 3, 2014 8:35 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: adam
hotsprings, AR (Zone 8b)
Region: Arkansas Cactus and Succulents Container Gardener Miniature Gardening Seed Starter Tropicals
Both of the Dioscorea Sylvatica seeds I planted came up. But the other dioscorea species have not come up yet. So I planted some more of those using the paper towel in a baggie method. I will post pics on monday. I was too lazy to take a pic before the weekend.
When the past is forgotten it is destined to be repeated.
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Jan 6, 2014 8:26 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: adam
hotsprings, AR (Zone 8b)
Region: Arkansas Cactus and Succulents Container Gardener Miniature Gardening Seed Starter Tropicals
Here is a pic of my Dioscorea Sylvatica seedlings enjoy.
Thumb of 2014-01-06/adamgreen/eca86f
When the past is forgotten it is destined to be repeated.
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Jan 6, 2014 10:27 AM CST
Name: 'CareBear'

Amaryllis Cactus and Succulents Dog Lover Hostas Irises Region: Pennsylvania
Sempervivums
Great Growing. Hurray! Hurray! I tip my hat to you.
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Jan 6, 2014 1:01 PM CST
Name: Bev
Salem OR (Zone 8a)
Container Gardener Foliage Fan Sempervivums Photo Contest Winner: 2014 Garden Ideas: Master Level
I agree
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Jan 6, 2014 2:52 PM CST
Name: 'CareBear'

Amaryllis Cactus and Succulents Dog Lover Hostas Irises Region: Pennsylvania
Sempervivums
Just got my variegated Clivia seeds in today. Soaking them tonight and planting tomorrow. It was 6 degrees at mail box with a low of 27 degrees last night. Tonight is -7 to -10 so good thing they came when they did. They were wrapped in Styrofoam sheeting many times and sealed. Hopefully they are ok. So far so good. I will post a picture with my seed thread.
Thanks Adam for getting me started. Reading yours got me inspired to do it also.
Stush

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