How to Separate Puya Alpestris Pups
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Comments (3)They've already been hardened off and are growing in seedling mix. I'm sure it's just a standard commercial seedling mix. The seedlings themselves aren't all that big - the largest is maybe 1.5 cm? They are starting to get some spikes, though....See MoreA lesson learned from Cactus Seed (Pic)
Comments (14)The topic of this thread "A Lesson Learned from Cactus Seed" alludes to the fact that direct Sunlight is harmful to new seedlings, particularly the succulants and bromeliads. The lids on Stephania's food containers obviously cut back on the sunlight, but I think there is also a reliance on shade there. The pictures of Stephania's nursery above suggest a kind of shady alcove, but some direct sunlight is evident. My success with Puya Seedlings seems to have increased due to three factors, (1) indoor temperature control, (2) reduced sunlight due to the indoor environment and (3) increased humidity due to a sealed container. Now that I've had a bit of success with a few seeds under these controlled conditions, I feel more confident to plant the remainder of the seeds I have been holding in reserve and perhaps to try some other broms besides Puyas. :)...See MoreNewbie Gardener's 1st Year of Jungle Evolution
Comments (5)I know Bakersfield! :D You can live there... I don't even want to live as far south as Fresno! I understand your need. When I started growing tropicals, there was no information at all on half the plants I owned. Half the reason I was on here was to share what I'd learned through trial and ERROR. Also, you have to wade through the information about tropicals growing in humid conditions, and weed that out. Puya's need most excellent drainage.... but they aren't cacti, so they'll need more water the more drainage they get. I have mine in a clay pot, one of the few plants I put in a clay pot. I have a lot of time, being disabled, but I have still found that if I don't have too many plants, I give them better care.... that's awful news to tropical lovers. :D Since you live in sub desert conditions, I'd sink your plants in the ground. Unless we have another freaky winter like last year, most of yours will survive fine outside during the winter. If you are lucky, thank you global warming, your habanero might even survive, but I thought they needed more humidity than Bakersfield could possibly provide. :D I tried growing them, but gave up when the cats dug them up.... :( I am now trying cut my water usage, cept in the tropical area of my garden. good luck! have fun! :D...See MorePuya Alpestris: How do I Harvest Chicks?
Comments (0)One of my Puya Alpestris has about five chicks growing around its base. How can I safely harvest those in order to plant them separately?...See MoreAlain (Pacifica, CA;10a)
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