Instructions
for growing cacti using your new grow kit.
Pretty much the same as our seed growing article apart from the inclusion of the mini-propagator provided in your kit.
●level down the cactus compost
provided into the pot.
●dampen the compost with water.
●sprinkle the
seeds evenly over the compost. Do not cover them with soil, they need light to
germinate.
●cover with
the mini-propagator lid.
●place in
non-direct sunlight at 70˚-80˚.
●keep the
compost moist, but not wet, by gently spraying with water when needed.
●seeds should
germinate within 2 weeks.
●watch out
for damping off fungus and spray with fungicide immediately.
●keep the
seedlings in indirect sunlight for about 6 months, then slowly let them have more light. They
will have a lush green colour if the light levels are right. If their skin
turns red it means they are getting too
much light, so shade with an appropriate material. Muslin or thin white
sheeting work well.
●be in no
hurry to re-pot them. Wait until they are fighting for room.
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