P. lusitanica issues

[Mark Wilson]

HI All,

Last spring I received some P.lusitanica seeds and planted them in a 1/2 peat 1/2 perlite media.They haven't grown much at all after I thinned them out. I have 2 about the size of a pinhead right now and was wondering what to do. Should I replant them in different media,fertilize them or move them closer to the lights? So far, I have had great success with my Mexican pings but can't seem to grow a ping that can become a "weed" in some collections, go figure.Thanks in advace for tips.
Mark Wilson

 

[jm82792]

I know that P Primulfirlora loves lfs with perilite that is very wet or you can grow them moist(done that too) maybe it may enjoy lfs more than peat based medias.

 

[jimscott]

I have the same sized seedlings on a window sill. I'm just assuming that since it is winter, with the lower photoperiod, its growing season is just around the corner. If it were me, I would leave them be.

 

[Mark Wilson]

Mine were planted last April or May when I received the seeds from BCK.Should you keep them more wet then dry? I have not had much trouble with growing my other pings in 2" pots under flourescent lighting, standing in water like Joseph does.

 

[jimscott]

They're indiginous to the UK, so they are temperate. I would keep them more moist than the Mexican pings.