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Finally got 1 seed to germinate. 2 weeks old. Now what to do?

Ann Le (8b) New Orleans La

7 years ago

After 30 or more seeds and nothing really germinated or being killed by over watering. I finally got 1. Tiny leaves are starting to form. Yayy!!

It's in the garage on a heating mat without a grow light but it seems to be working because it's happy and growing. I mist it everyday sometimes 3 times a day. It's in an opened zip lock bag.

So what should I do now? Bring it outside under shade? How about misting or watering? I would hate to kill my only one. Fertilizing? Does it still need a heating mat? When to repot? Any information would be very helpful.

Thank you,

Ann

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Gigi Plumeria (FL 9A)

7 years ago

Slowly introduce it to bright but filtered light for now, preferably morning sun and keep the soil moist but not soggy to avoid rot. Wait until 4 to 5 sets of true leaves are out before transplanting into a bigger pot and keep the potted seedlings in a Southfacing windowsill. If possible do not let it get dormant on the first year to keep it growing strong.

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Ann Le (8b) New Orleans La
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you Gigi!

Do I keep the soil moist until i transplant it into a bigger pot or do I keep it moist longer?

Thank you,

Ann
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Gigi Plumeria (FL 9A)
7 years ago
Keep the soil moist until you are ready to transfer to a bigger pot. Seedlings are very delicate, you can't keep it soggy because it will rot and you can't let it dry out because it will kill it fast. So far, what you've been doing with your seedling seems to be working so keep it up. Post an update picture here every week also so you can monitor its progress. Others might be able to spot the first sign of trouble from the picture you posted, if there is any.
Marc
7 years ago
I put a few holes in my zip lock bags and cover my seedlings and keep on my heat mat. It's a private greenhouse for each plant.

Those two leaves are not true leaves, so I wouldn't do anything different them until you have 4 leaves. But I'm not sure how deep that pot it's in is, but if it's about 3-4" deep you've got awhile before you need to repot.
Ann Le (8b) New Orleans La
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you Gigi and tmarcd!

I will try and post weekly pictures. I did bring it outside yesterday for a few hours in the shade and decided to bring it inside and just leave it on the heating mat in the garage. I just went and poke some holes in the bag and cover it again. The pot is 3" deep. So far it got 1 leaf. Yay!

Thank you,

Ann
Marc
7 years ago

BTW that yellowish glow is just the lamp reflecting off a new leaf. This is what yours will look like in about a week or so.
Ann Le (8b) New Orleans La
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you Marc for posting picture! That is pretty cool. Look like you have a few growing over there. I have only 1 for the time but it's so exciting watching it grow. I do go in the garage about 20 times a day just to see any changes lol

This is an awesome site and I am glad I found it. Thank you everyone for helping out!

Ann
Maria Elena (Caribbean - USDA Zone 13a)
7 years ago
Ann, what plumeria seedling are you growing? I had some LaJolla Sunset seeds that dampened off ... They just turned black and died in me. This is my first time growing from seed. It seems to me that particular seed is very delicate. I grow adenium with an excellent germination rate.

I recently sowed 10 Miami Rose and 20 LaJolla Sunset seeds. I successfully grew 7 of the 10 Miami Rose and only 6 of the 20 LaJolla Sunset seeds.

PM me if interested in some adenium seeds ... I have a few extra Doksawai.

- Maria Elena
Ann Le (8b) New Orleans La
Original Author
7 years ago
Hi Maria! I am not sure which seedling it is. It was from ebay as mixed seeds so I'm not sure what they are. I got it after I killed all the one a member on here gave me. It was my first time germinating anything and I killed it by either over watering or under watering them. Even the ones I got from ebay they all died except for 1 so hopefully I don't kill it too.

Adenium seeds - I got from the same person on ebay as mixed seeds too. I figure why not experiment and try to grow them. So far the adenium loves me they are growing except for a few that will eventually die.

Thank you so much for offering me some seeds. I will PM you.

Thank you,

Ann

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