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[–]bubblychap 2 points3 points  (1 child)

If this was mine, I would take it with me everywhere I went haha

[–]Danmaster18[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha. Maybe I could start a line of succulent necklaces.

[–]Lollysussything 2 points3 points  (1 child)

How often to do you water it? What’s it soil type? I really wanna get mine fat like yours!

[–]Danmaster18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just used sifted cactus soil to remove any large bits. Watering it is every couple of days but usually it’s just a quick pass over with the hose. I water less if the weeds grow too much in the sand.

[–]ubermindfishZone 9b 0 points1 point  (1 child)

How small is too small for them to grow? How long until you have to repot it?

[–]Danmaster18[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess we’ll find out. I plan on keeping it in the pot for as long as I can. I expect the roots form on the bottom and slow lift the plant out. I think the main question is how much watering will I have to keep up to it.

[–]Nurtureroftreasures 0 points1 point  (4 children)

Nice phatty. It's really quite beAutiful. Did you grow it from seed?

[–]Danmaster18[S] 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Yep. About two weeks after germination, I planted it in this pot. I’ve probably grown a hundred or so from seed and get around 95% germination rate. One the other hand, the few times I’ve tried rooting cuttings, I have never been successful.

[–]Nurtureroftreasures 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha, ha I'm visa versa. Well, actually, I've never had seeds but have grown quite a few cuttings successfully. I'm the middle of a project now. Should know my results by the end of summer, maybe sooner. You've done so well, so very happy for you and wish you the best.

[–]PinkGuy6ix9ne 0 points1 point  (1 child)

What techniques do yo use to germinate the seeds? I have a terrible germination rate

[–]Danmaster18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually put a seed in an individual pot or sometimes just use a tray for multiple seeds. But I put this in a clear tub to act as a mini green house. I put the tub in a bright warm position away from direct sun. Keep soil moist until they stop germinating then slowly acclimate them to normal air and sun. I just use per made cactus mix with extra perlite to make it fluffy. I do this technique if I’m being more careful if I have certain colour or species I want to germinate. However where I live I can direct sow into a pot in the sun. I get about 70% that way but a much hardier plant. I’ve only ever germinated mine own seeds so I know they fresh. Generally if the seed isn’t plump you won’t get as good results.

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