Hi!
I planted some cherimoya seeds into my ficus alii's soil and, surprisingly, 2 of them have sprouted.
What am I supposed to do with the seedlings now so they survive? I'm not the best gardener but I really want them to grow!
When should I repot (into special soil?) and how much water do they need? Do I have to water them with a spray bottle? All those kind of tips would be really helpful!
Thanks in advance !!
The guy at Strange Wonderful Things has the following advice about cherimoya seedlings: "Start them with filtered sun or 1-2 hours of direct sun. Water as needed. Once the seedlings have 3 leaves, gently transplant to an 8" deep pot, and move them into bright shade for a week. Gradually increase the amount of sun they get a little each day, until they have 1/2 day sun after 1-2 weeks. Cherimoyas prefer partial shade while young. Remember to protect your Cherimoyas from frost, as they will not survive temperatures under 27-31 degrees F."
They don't seem to be picky about soil, so you probably can get away with using regular potting soil. During the growing season, they need plenty of water, but you probably shouldn't over-do it at this time of year, as they are somewhat susceptible to root rot. I would just water them with a watering can as you do other plants.
