Hi, Stewies! I always been interested in cactus, succulents, "living stone". And coming spring is a great time to try something new. So, I am thinking about growing some from seeds (not from Ebay, locally bought). How deep in trouble I am? Some say if you can keep them alive for a year you deserve a medal, and you better buy already grown plant than try the seed way. Is it that hard? Any advices/sources/handbooks for an eager planter-human?
not deep trouble... just a new challenge. they don't do well with too much moisture. that is the hardest part. they are incredibly little seeds and we have a tendency to over water these things because they look dry. heating mats or a nice warm surface is very helpful and a sandy potting mix not soil a sterile soiless mix that doesn't contain fungus and bacteria to attack and kill the seeds as they start to emerge. and they generally grow very slow. very very slow.
I bought cactus seeds but nothing sprouted. I am trying to grow succulents from leaves at the moment and I have two that have sprouted.
