I am presently experimenting with Teloxys aristata. I have around a hundred little plants, some with up to 10 leaves, most much smaller. ...Read MoreJust getting started. I am keeping a blog on a model railroad site as this plant makes very realistic model trees for dioramas and of course model railroads. I will be starting a few hundred more. I am playing the odds to make sure I get something to survive till they go to seed.
I would appreciate any and all information, pointers, do's and don'ts.
Germination has been in as little as 60 hours for the first shows and the rest of the seedlings show over the next few days. I did not put any seeds in the freezer. Just sowed them right out of the package. I purchased seeds from two different suppliers and both germinate very quickly indoors. Constant temp of 72 degrees. I transplanted most outdoors a week ago and only minor losses. I am keeping most of them on the deck under a clear tarp. A greenhouse is on its way but one concern is maybe the heat. A couple hot days here and I lost a couple plants. A few others are doing better after bringing them indoors under aquarium full spectrum lights.
My plan is to try several methods for growing these. Some in pots on the deck, some in the greenhouse and some in the ground. Maybe just plant some seeds and leave them to their fate. Also trying multiple soil types.
What little is available makes me think watering is the key and controlling how much water is my goal. I get the impression they are allergic to rain which it does here all the time so I keep them protected. I am keeping records and paying close attention to these little plants. They say these are hard to grow. Maybe? I live south of Seattle and so not too sure these are suited to our climate. That is the challenge. I really don't know what their native growing conditions are. So far the night time temps in the 40's has not bothered them.
I am presently experimenting with Teloxys aristata. I have around a hundred little plants, some with up to 10 leaves, most much smaller. ...Read More
It is said that little chunks of this plant are sold for use as model shrubs and trees for miniature track-side and road decoration.