Growing SLOWLY
Back in February of 2011 I started cactus from seed. They were tiny, so, so tiny.
Well, they’ve been growing in their tiny pots for the past 3 years and are still small, but they’re growing.
They’re starting to look like their adult plants, less like baby plants and more like mature ones. It will be interesting to see how long they live and how they grow every year. I suppose if I fertilized them more often they’d grow faster, but I rather like their slow growth rate. I usually give them a diluted fish emulsion once year.
Have you started any interesting plants from seed?
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Susy, growing cactus from seed in Maine? Now that’s patience. Growing that slow, it’s a wonder that they actually survive in the wild. There’s no interesting or exotic plants growing in my house or gardens. I’m a pretty dull boy as far as that goes. Now if you would need an automatic watering system that would shoot a little water in the pot every so often or maybe a lamp system for a little extra light in the winter months, then I’d be up for that.
Have a great growing slowly day.
to Nebraska Dave's comment
I am amazed that a cactus will grow in our humid climate. You really do have the gift of growing. I brought one back from AZ 3 years ago and I gave it a couple of drops of water every month to 6 weeks but it still rotted off at the soil level. Don’t think I’ll try again.
to Jennifer Fisk's comment
What cute babies! I have a grocery store pineapple top that I’ve been growing for 2 and a half years. No fruit yet. You’ve inspired me to read up on it and see what I can do to get a baby pineapple.
to Elizabeth's comment
My son started some carnivorous plants from seed this winter; it takes six weeks (or more) for them to germinate. And several years to mature. He thinks he sees some green poking out, but I’m convinced that’s just wishful thinking on his part :) Hope springs eternal!
to Lorna's comment
Does any variety of cactus even grow anywhere in Maine?
to Maybelline's comment
My mom has one that grows in Ohio and would most likely survive here in Maine as well since we’re in the same zone.
to Susy's comment
Ha ha. I just planted some cacti seed. I am excited to see what kinds grow.
to Kay's comment
I have 1 type of cactus that has been with me for almost 30 years! I started a terrarium project in 3rd grade…showed it again in 6th grade….and Mom kept at least the 1 plant alive all those years and then gave it back to me (it was prolific in dropping babies into other plants).
Enjoy then- they are low maintenance and cool to have!
to PennyAshevilleNC's comment
That is so cool!
to Songbirdtiff's comment