Euphorbia obesa

Franj · Post by **Franj** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 6:42 pm

Hi all

I managed to collect some E. obesa seed this month and could use some info on germinating them. Is the basic method for germinating cacti seed adequate? Anything special I should know about?

Thanks,

Franj

GeneS · Post by **GeneS** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 8:00 pm

Good choice for a starter. E. obesa is about the easiest of all E to germinate and grow on.

Go scoup up one of those Tuscon anthills for the nice course top gravel and mix in about 20% coir or supersoil. Pack in a pot and soak the pot and media in water containing a 10-20% normal dosage of your favorite balanced fertilizer.

Sow seeds directly on top the damp media and cover barely with a layer of the same anthill gravel. Drop the works in a baggy and provide 75-80 F for about 7-10 days and you should have lots of seedlings. When they are up, gradually open bag to air and keep media damp.

They are interesting and quick to grow.

GeneS

Franj · Post by **Franj** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 10:24 pm

Thanks Gene

Sounds easy enough. I'll post some pics of the seedlings when they come up.

Franj

Jota · Post by **Jota** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 5:48 pm

I am begining my cactes colection and I am very happy.

I from Chile.

Best regards for all you

jota

Post by **daiv** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 10:37 pm

Sounds good Jota- Welcome to the forum!

templegatejohn · Post by **templegatejohn** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 8:33 am

Welcome on board Jota, hope you get lots of information and lots of fun with your hobby.

John

cactuspolecat · Post by **cactuspolecat** » Sat Apr 01, 2006 12:59 pm

Obesa were among the very first plants I grew from seed also, have fun Franj. Welcome Jota hope you enjoy our company.

CP

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