You got these from the ICPS seedbank? It sounds like you've got better conditions than I do ...I got a packet of these too and so far nothing. I stratified half for 8 weeks in the fridge and no strat on the others. I have them under light, soil is moist, inside ziplocks, temps between 65 night and 80 day. Not sure what I'm doing wrong.
In 2008, I planted seeds in existing Cephalotus pots in my office terrarium. I tried to very lightly cover (or sorta cover) the seeds.What set up did you put the seeds under?
You got these from the ICPS seedbank? It sounds like you've got better conditions than I do ...
Nope gotta be a memeber and then they are usually reser ed for member who have donated a couple times or enough seeds...
Been looking for ceph seeds myself, but not a member. Can non-members of ICPS get seeds?
DJ57:
The ICPS store currently does not have Cephalotus seed to offer, so it's moot. That was, however, where I obtained my seeds last September. I recall there were about ten seeds in the pack, which I sowed on finely chopped Sphagnum and stratified in the fridge for six weeks. I then moved the pot out into my Nepenthes greenhouse (highland/intermediate) for germination. A week ago the first seedling appeared, and within days seven more were up. I believe there are still eight in total, which I think is very good germination! (80%) the first true leaf is starting to show on two of these now. I'll try to get a photo today.
You can buy seed off eBay if you are desperate, but it's a gamble whether they are viable or not. perhaps someone here can speak to their experience with eBay-bought Cephalotus seed? Some sellers may be more reliable than others.
While true when small amounts of seed are donated, this fall there were over 30 pkts of seed in the store.Nope gotta be a memeber and then they are usually reser ed for member who have donated a couple times or enough seeds...
A reliable source is a good thing as well as time-of-year to ensure you're getting fresh seed (typically fall in the Northern hemisphere & 6 months from that in the South). Patience is a very good trait when growing Cephs from seed ...I am very patient and will wait for a reliable source to come along rather than the crap shoot of Ebay stuff, LOL.
While true when small amounts of seed are donated, this fall there were over 30 pkts of seed in the store.
A reliable source is a good thing as well as time-of-year to ensure you're getting fresh seed (typically fall in the Northern hemisphere & 6 months from that in the South). Patience is a very good trait when growing Cephs from seed ...
Great to hear that people are getting germination!! Maybe someday we'll figure out why some folks struggle with these seeds ...
True - it seems not that many people get their plants to flower & even fewer get seed to germinate ... what's up with that?That is truly a great sight to see. It seems like I haven't seen enough seed-grown Cephalotus in my days.
I doubt a sg plant would change whatever is wrong with your conditions. Either way, I don't plan to keep these much longer ...I'd love to trade you for one of these in the future when they get decent sized. I've yet to have a Cephalotus survive for me. Maybe a seed-grown individual would have a better chance at survival.
Better to plan on winning the bidding or negotiate w/ the winner ...I suspect that this little pot may find its way into the NASC auction this spring ...