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by Douglas Firsure
Mon Apr 01, 2019 11:07 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Another few for Id Please
Replies: 5
Views: 889

Re: Another few for Id Please

Thanks everyone!!!
by Douglas Firsure
Thu Mar 28, 2019 4:57 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Over here guys ( 1)
Replies: 6
Views: 738

Re: Over here guys ( 1)

Love the extra babies #2 and 3 produce, Bonus Cacti! Unfortunately I don't know what they are!
by Douglas Firsure
Thu Mar 28, 2019 4:53 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Over here guys ( 1)
Replies: 6
Views: 738

Re: Over here guys ( 1)

Love the extra babies #2 and 3 produce, Bonus Cacti! Unfortunately I don't know what they are, but they look nice! 1 and 3 look like mammilarias
by Douglas Firsure
Thu Mar 28, 2019 3:50 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Another few for Id Please
Replies: 5
Views: 889

Another few for Id Please

The first one is from Ikea. The other 2 I grew from seed, always thought they were the same species, but they seem different now. The pots are 4inches.
Thanks alot everyone!
by Douglas Firsure
Mon Mar 25, 2019 8:45 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Identification of some new additions!
Replies: 3
Views: 709

Re: Identification of some new additions!

Don't worry, i already repotted them in a well draining mix!
by Douglas Firsure
Mon Mar 25, 2019 8:44 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Identification of some new additions!
Replies: 3
Views: 709

Identification of some new additions!

Grabbed a few babies today, not common to see them in grocery stores here so I gobbled them up! No idea what they are though, help me out please!
by Douglas Firsure
Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:27 am
Forum: Grown From Seed
Topic: Optimal Temperature For seedling
Replies: 4
Views: 1640

Re: Optimal Temperature For seedling

Providing bottom heat is a good idea. I live in alberta, any of those jiffy products on a timer will do the trick. Check out my recent post 'ready set sow', https://www.cactiguide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=42411 describes my setup with items available at Canadian tire Walmart. Let me know i...
by Douglas Firsure
Tue Mar 05, 2019 10:26 pm
Forum: Grown From Seed
Topic: Ready set Sow!
Replies: 9
Views: 2835

Re: Ready set Sow!

Updated stats and a couple pictures!
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by Douglas Firsure
Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:06 am
Forum: Grown From Seed
Topic: 100% Humidity for seedlings
Replies: 2
Views: 1513

Re: 100% Humidity for seedlings

Awesome, thanks green knight for the fast response !!
by Douglas Firsure
Tue Mar 05, 2019 4:55 am
Forum: Grown From Seed
Topic: 100% Humidity for seedlings
Replies: 2
Views: 1513

100% Humidity for seedlings

I sowed a batch of seeds about a week ago (18 species, about half have some germination) : Is 100% humidity any condensation in a seedling baggy? Or are more droplets better? I'm asking because I have some with lots of droplets on the inside of the bag and some with relatively few. I'm just wonderin...
by Douglas Firsure
Mon Mar 04, 2019 5:11 pm
Forum: Seed Depot
Topic: Seedman.com for cacti seeds?
Replies: 5
Views: 6049

Re: Seedman.com for cacti seeds?

Got them last week, but i think expectations on orders are high because of 2 day shipping etc. The seeds that i sowed germinated quickly and its seems to be going well now! I'll post updates and questions as they are a random mix, so should be a fun guessing game!
by Douglas Firsure
Sat Mar 02, 2019 10:58 pm
Forum: Grown From Seed
Topic: Ready set Sow!
Replies: 9
Views: 2835

Re: Ready set Sow!

I'll post updated germination stats on Tuesday. Hopefully better pictures as well :lol:
by Douglas Firsure
Sat Mar 02, 2019 10:57 pm
Forum: Grown From Seed
Topic: Ready set Sow!
Replies: 9
Views: 2835

Re: Ready set Sow!

Forgot how hard it is to take pictures of fresh babies!
by Douglas Firsure
Fri Mar 01, 2019 11:26 pm
Forum: Grown From Seed
Topic: Ready set Sow!
Replies: 9
Views: 2835

Re: Ready set Sow!

While i home briefly on my lunch break, I Saw that some have germinated, will take some pictures tonight :D :D :D :D :D :D
by Douglas Firsure
Thu Feb 28, 2019 6:18 pm
Forum: Grown From Seed
Topic: Ready set Sow!
Replies: 9
Views: 2835

Re: Ready set Sow!

I currently have the bottom heat and light on a timer, currently getting 16hours a day of light/heat. Is this too much? Not enough? Any input appreciated!