This article provides a comprehensive introduction to the contents related to the succulent plant Sedum, focusing on the Spring Sedum Naughtiness Growth Diary. Let's follow the editor to see the specifics!
On April 3, I planted 10 mixed seeds of Sinocrassula, 10 mixed seeds of Echeveria, 10 mixed seeds of Cotyledon, and 10 seeds of Mountain Rose. Since this was the editor's first attempt at sowing Sedum, a meticulous soil mixture was used. The ratio was as follows: Peat Soil: Beautiful Soil: Perlite: Vermiculite (4:4:1:1). The seedling trays were made from old yogurt containers, with holes pierced in the bottom and lid for ventilation and drainage. The feeling of eating four yogurt containers in an hour for seeding was truly... I'll never eat yogurt again.
After the seedling trays and soil were prepared, it was time to start sowing! First, fill the seedling tray with the prepared soil, leaving a depth of 1 cm from the edge of the tray.
Then, sieve the prepared seedling soil to remove large particles, leaving fine soil to fill the 1 cm depth left in the previous step.
This step is my own creation, and it may seem cumbersome to some, but the two layers of fine and coarse soil are very beneficial. First, the fine soil on the surface is good for the young seedlings to take root and prevents them from being sacrificed because the seeds happen to fall on large particles. Also, when the seedlings take root in the 1 cm layer of soil, the coarse soil layer below can meet their needs for ventilation and water permeability, thus increasing their chances of surviving the summer. After that, soak the seed trays in carbendazim solution before sowing.
About three days later, the mixed seeds of Cotyledon and Echeveria started to germinate, and after about ten days, the Sinocrassula and Mountain Rose began to sprout. The days waiting for germination were exciting and happy, checking the seedling trays many times a day, and being overjoyed with each new seedling. However, the newly sprouted seedlings were really tiny and needed to be kept moist. After about 14 days, begin to gradually ventilate, opening the seedling tray lid a bit each day until a week later, when the seedlings adapted to the uncovered environment, the entire lid was removed. The photo below was taken on April 21 with a macro lens.
By this time, the seedlings had successfully rooted and adapted to the environment. All they needed was sufficient scattered light and the right humidity. When the soil was slightly dry, it was time to water the trays. Gradually, as time passed, the seedlings grew quietly, beginning to show their individuality. The joy of mixed seeding is that you never know what kind of monster you will grow from the seeds you plant, haha!
Thanks to the company of these little seedlings, I feel that life is full of hope!
The small green plant experience brought by the Spring Sedum Naughtiness Growth Diary (with text and photos) is hoped to be of help to you in your daily life!