5.1.1 is NOT (imo) a starting NOR a newly germinated seedling medium. UNLESS as Josh said, it is screened (1/8") But when you do that it is no 5-1-1 anymore. As far as the nutrients are concerned (N, P, K, Ca, Mg) 5-1-1 is bare. So you have to add those element ahead of time,First, soak it and then pot and plant.. So then when you transplant the nutrients are present in the medium (in desolved and available form) for the plants. In order for an emerging seedling to grow, it has to have a good contact with the medium. When the medium is chunky, like pine bark or coarse perlite the tiny roots are in the air.

If you're going from small pots to significantly bigger ones, I would just make sure the peat mix is thoroughly moist before transplanting. I try not to disturb seedling roots when transplanting.

Thanks stross and barbara! I have one more from this batch that sprouted, and she's remaining very stubborn. She has a lot more variegation but her leaves are remaining small like, about the size of a semi-mini. I have no idea what her flower will look like either.

Hi Paradiseprincess I got mine from crossing a purple with a white looks real close roger