Haworthia
Today's plant experience brings you the knowledge topic of Haworthia (十二卷), a succulent plant. Here are two methods for sowing Haworthia (十二卷) plants. Next, the site editor will introduce them to netizens.
One, sowing Haworthia (basic edition)
① Preparation: Before sowing, place the seeds in the refrigerator at a temperature of 5-8℃ for about one week, which will help with uniform germination.
② Timing: Any time is okay as long as the minimum temperature is above 18℃.
③ Soil: Use clean and moisturizing planting materials (our garden uses pure fine-grained red jade soil or pure fine-grained vermiculite, both materials are basically the same).
④ Sowing method: Sow the seeds at 5mm intervals on the soil surface without covering them. Use a frosted glass with about 80% light transmission rate, shading net, plastic bag, etc. to cover, maintaining humidity above 90%. Use the bottom watering method to keep the soil moist, and do not water from the top.
⑤ Location: Bright places such as a greenhouse or windowsill indoors. If it's on a balcony or outdoors, it's best to have a shading material.
⑥ Management: After 1 to 3 weeks, the seeds will germinate. Basic sunlight is not required during germination, but about 20% sunlight is needed after germination, and it is important to keep the soil moist.
⑦ Transplanting: About 3 months later, when the seedlings can be held by hand, they can be transplanted. However, to prevent rot, it is better to transplant the seedlings after 7 to 8 months, which is a more ideal period.
Note: The first transplant is crucial for future growth. Only one thin root thread-like, the technique of transplantation can easily be injured if not done properly. (Use dry transplanting soil, and water immediately after transplanting)
OB-1 Jade Plant simple sowing - one week after sowing on September 1st, it turns into the photo (right) as shown. Sowing Haworthia is not troublesome and does not require a special environment. It can be easily achieved indoors, outdoors, or on a balcony.
Two, sowing Haworthia (advanced edition)
Although the method introduced here has a success rate close to 100% in our garden, it does not mean that this method is absolute. Friends who have doubts about the sowing method and those who have experimented with various methods to increase the success rate can also use their familiar sowing methods.
① Fill a heat-resistant sealed container with about 4cm of fine-grained red jade soil (fine vermiculite is also okay) that has been sieved to remove dust.
② Spray with bottled water (tap water is also fine) until the soil in the container is completely wet.
③ Open the container lid, place the container and lid together in the microwave to heat and then cool.
④ Sterilize the seeds that have been wrapped in paper and stored in the refrigerator for about one week (it can also be fine for a few months).
Take the seeds out of the refrigerator, place them on a paper towel, and spray with carbendazim.
⑤ After spraying with carbendazim, fold the paper towel in half to absorb excess moisture.
⑥ Sow the sterilized seeds directly into the cooled container and then tighten the lid.
Sowing time is any time from early summer to late autumn as long as it stays above 18 degrees. Storage locations can be in a greenhouse, under a shed, or indoors, etc. For the first 10-20 days until all seeds have germinated, cover with newspaper or similar to create a relatively dark environment, which is more conducive to germination. After full germination, move to a location with more than 50% shading for management. Do not open the lid for 6 months to 1 year until potting.
⑦ One month before potting, open the lid one-third to let the seedlings adapt to the outside environment.
⑧ Different varieties of seedlings may vary in size. Confirm that the seedlings have grown to a manageable size (about 6-10 months after germination) before potting.
If the soil is not dry, it is easy to damage the roots when removing the seedlings from the container. The seeds of Haworthia take about 30 days from flowering, fruiting, to harvesting. After harvesting, the seeds should be prevented from mold and contamination. Cold storage is an effective method to ensure uniform germination.
The above is a comprehensive introduction to the two methods of sowing Haworthia (十二卷) plants, hoping to bring some knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.