What's new
By:
Filters
TerraForums Venus Flytrap, Nepenthes, Drosera and more talk

Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

Growing Sarrs from seed (First Attempt!)

  • #21
what is the max temp for stratification?
 
  • #22
**UPDATE**UPDATE**

Here is the breakdown of the timeline:

Strat Dates: 1/29 - 2/26
Seeds Sown: 2/26
First Germination: 3/11
Seedling Age Since Germination: 32 days

What we see today:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sovetskjeff/6946381818/" title="IMG_0483 by sovetsk.jeff, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7265/6946381818_34e066d08f_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0483"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sovetskjeff/6946382310/" title="IMG_0486 by sovetsk.jeff, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/6946382310_0e58400c59_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0486"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sovetskjeff/7092452113/" title="IMG_0487 by sovetsk.jeff, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5341/7092452113_b6af4427e0_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="IMG_0487"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sovetskjeff/7092452299/" title="IMG_0480 by sovetsk.jeff, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7244/7092452299_91a2f3a117_z.jpg" width="640" height="296" alt="IMG_0480"></a>

Teaser Ceph:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sovetskjeff/6946382088/" title="IMG_0485 by sovetsk.jeff, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5325/6946382088_ba09b0cf0e_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0485"></a>
 
  • #23
Sweet!!! Congrats!
 
  • #24
Aw cuteness! Congrats on the babies!
 
  • #25
**UPDATE**UPDATE**

Here is the breakdown of the timeline:

Strat Dates: 1/29 - 2/26
Seeds Sown: 2/26
First Germination: 3/11
Seedling Age Since Germination: 168 Days -- or -- 24 Weeks

What we see today:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sovetskjeff/7988876190/" title="Untitled by sovetsk.jeff, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8461/7988876190_e63270a818_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Untitled"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sovetskjeff/7988875510/" title="Untitled by sovetsk.jeff, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8440/7988875510_6515f3e191_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Untitled"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sovetskjeff/7988867117/" title="Untitled by sovetsk.jeff, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8176/7988867117_6c1466a30b_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Untitled"></a>

Lesson learned: Don't buy cheap sphagnum moss. It comes with weeds as you can see from all the photos above. Next time it will be strickly peat for germination, for sure. It's almost impossible to get out without disturbing little Sarrs.

Unsuspected outcome: These guys show their true colors early in life. I didn't know seedlings had the pototential to reveal their mature coloturation this early in the game. I see a nice mixture of reds/greens/oranges. Cool!

Enjoy the update!
 
  • #26
Looking good. Are you fertilizing them?
 
  • #27
Those look awesome! Do you really live in Folsom?
 
  • #28
where did you get seeds for orange sarrs I have been wanting an orange sarr for ever and can't find one
 
  • #29
Beautiful seedlings, they look so nice and healthy! And I agree, the differences among the coloration of your plants should make for a very diverse collection in a couple of years.

Darn weeds!

MICKEY said:
where did you get seeds for orange sarrs I have been wanting an orange sarr for ever and can't find one
Click to expand...

Some plants that can have/ do have orange coloration ... S. x "Orange Fire', S. x 'Orange Sunset', some other moorei (flava x leuco) clones, some mitchelliana (leuco x purp) clones, some catesbaei clones, and some flavas can appear orange-y as well in enough sunlight (like flava 'copper vase'). Although there aen't many sarrs that really do appear entirely bright orange like the fruit.
 
  • #30
MICKEY said:
where did you get seeds for orange sarrs I have been wanting an orange sarr for ever and can't find one
Click to expand...

The color they are now may not be the color at adulthood. I have some "orange" colored sarr seedlings germinated at the beginning of this year that are purps and some that are hybrids that will change color as they age, won't show their true adult colors until at least a couple years of age.
 
  • #31
nice.....I haven't ventured into seedgrowing yet but it is on my todo list....I only hope that I am as successful as jeff. congrats.
 
  • #32
punpkinface -
Looking good. Are you fertilizing them?
Click to expand...

Not yet. I've thought about it, but don't want to burn the little guys.

That One Guy -
Those look awesome! Do you really live in Folsom?
Click to expand...

Yes! Are you really in the Sacramento area?

MICKEY -
where did you get seeds for orange sarrs I have been wanting an orange sarr for ever and can't find one
Click to expand...

Got all these seedlings off ebay. Here is the cross that hopefully will produce some nice oragne colors!

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sovetskjeff/7989263581/" title="SXM01 S.x Moorei -- `Leah Wilkerson’ x SFA03 S. flava var. atropurpurea -- all red by sovetsk.jeff, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8313/7989263581_dd45acb827_z.jpg" width="640" height="418" alt="SXM01 S.x Moorei -- `Leah Wilkerson’ x SFA03 S. flava var. atropurpurea -- all red"></a>
 
  • #33
Iwest said:
Beautiful seedlings, they look so nice and healthy! And I agree, the differences among the coloration of your plants should make for a very diverse collection in a couple of years.

Darn weeds!



Some plants that can have/ do have orange coloration ... S. x "Orange Fire', S. x 'Orange Sunset', some other moorei (flava x leuco) clones, some mitchelliana (leuco x purp) clones, some catesbaei clones, and some flavas can appear orange-y as well in enough sunlight (like flava 'copper vase'). Although there aen't many sarrs that really do appear entirely bright orange like the fruit.
Click to expand...

Thanks!
 
  • #34
cpbobby said:
nice.....I haven't ventured into seedgrowing yet but it is on my todo list....I only hope that I am as successful as jeff. congrats.
Click to expand...

You can do it! It's easier than I thought :)
 
  • #35
Finally, I'm sorry, got around to reading this thread. Seedlings are looking great. Mine are growing more slowly but I'm pleased with them so far. Keep up the nice work.
 
  • #36
Yes I do! :D Its nice to finally find someone that grows CP's and live in my area. Are you going to be attending the Sac Bromelaid and CP sale on Oct. 2-3?
 
  • #37
Beautiful seedlings!
 
  • #38
**UPDATE**UPDATE**UPDATE**UPDATE

Here is the breakdown of the timeline:

Strat Dates: 1/29/2012 - 2/26/2012
Seeds Sown: 2/26/2012
First Germination: 3/11/2012
Seedling Age Since Germination: 285 Days -- or -- 40 Weeks -- or 9 Months

What we see today:

Yay!
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sovetskjeff/8295244017/" title="Untitled by sovetsk.jeff, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8083/8295244017_9a1869fe1a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Untitled"></a>

Will never use cheap Sphagnum again, stupid weeds.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sovetskjeff/8296294960/" title="Untitled by sovetsk.jeff, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8218/8296294960_22cbe95335.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Untitled"></a>

Good variation.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sovetskjeff/8295244403/" title="Untitled by sovetsk.jeff, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8215/8295244403_2411756f34.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Untitled"></a>

Happy Holidays everyone!!!!
 
  • #39
Really awesome, Jeff! Why not cut those weeds?
 
  • #40
That One Guy said:
Really awesome, Jeff! Why not cut those weeds?
Click to expand...

Oh man how I've tried. Those weeds come right back every time. I'm thinking once they're ready for a transplant I'll do my best to separate them.

Today is so gloomy outside, I'm glad I have these little guys to keep me occupided through the Winter months!

When do you plan to sow your seeds?!?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top