I know you guys are getting tired of me LOL I bought a couple packages of AV seeds from Parks, and I wondered if anyone has tips on how to start them? I got my containers bleached to start leaves from my new plants.... and I have more containers to bleach to start the seeds. Would it be better to start them in the bathroom sized plastic cups?
Thanks so much!
Janis
AV's from seed?
I know it's best to sterilize yor soil-less mix. I am pretty sure there are links in our Sticky's and I think Keyring has some threads about this.
Janis here are some links from our Sticky " The first two threads of the forum full of great info"
Starting AV's from Seed
http://geocities.com/rachelsreflections/Janet.htm
http://kyi.info/gesneriads/seeds.htm
http://www.carnivorousplants.org/seedbank/Packet.htm
There are other links and info on these in our Sticky :))
Janis~
I'm no expert but I bought some AV seeds from Parks, too. Fantasy teacup series, right? Anyway, what I did was start them all sprinkled over the top of my starting mix in a four inch pot. I set the pot in a ziplock bag which I do not zip...I think the sides help maintain humidity without rot. I finally got germination but it sure took a long time! I'll keep them all together until they are large enough to prick out and put in their own pots.
And you should read the sticky because I read them and then immediately forget what the heck it said~lol~ Maybe you will have better luck:)
Jacki
Jackie,
I got 3 packages, Fantasy teacup, Fantasy trailer, and the other is just labeled Fantasy Hybrid. I'm gonna try to get them to germinate. The seeds are SO tiny.