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KALANCHOE "DESERT SURPRISE" humilis rare succulents exotic cactus seed 20 SEEDS
Cactus seedlings are very fragile on the first weeks and survival depends on how they are treated on that crucial stage; out of 100 of seeds in the wild only a few survive to an adult plant to produce seeds and start the cycle again. Obtaining a high percentage of adult plants from a batch of seedlings, depends on how each collector takes care of their seedlings.
Water for seedlings is the most important item to keep them growing for first few weeks. Generally, most seedlings, which are 1 week old will die after 3 days of dryness. 2 month-old seedlings can survive for 1 week if allowed to dry. 6 month-old seedlings can survive for 2 months if allowed to dry. 1 year-old seedlings can survive for 5 months if allowed to dry.
Planting instructions for 4"pot kit: 1) Clean with water and chlorine plastic pot, clear cover and label and wash with fresh water. 2) The soil can be sterilized for 2 hours at 250 F in an oven or a microwave but can be used without sterilization. I never sterilize the soil for my seedlings but some people like to do so. This step is optional--to avoid sterilization, all materials to be used need to be new, never used.
3) Fill the pot with soil and spray with distilled, reverse osmosis or pure rainwater to let soil flatten at the top. 4) Place to 1/8 to inch layer of Dyna Rock or crushed sea shell extra fine on top to cover the soil making a layer between soil and seeds. 5) Place seeds over the Dyna Rock. fine spray water the seeds well and cover with a clearcover