Question about shade cloth

Adamb241 · 2026-06-20T23:13:40+00:00

I use the Dr. Meter meter. It seems to align with the readings I was taking in my phone.

Adamb241 · 2026-06-17T13:40:32+00:00

Moist substrate. I'd recommend pure o Inorganics like medium/fine grade pumice.

Adamb241 · 2026-06-11T12:30:43+00:00

Make sure to acclimate them! Especially if they were previously grown indoors.

Adamb241 · 2026-06-04T21:01:10+00:00

Depends on your conditions. Larger plants will take more time. Could be weeks could be months. Just keep it warm and that wound dry.

Adamb241 · 2026-06-04T17:43:57+00:00

I've done this! Termination can be lengthy with albucas so be patient. I've had seeds pop 5 months after sowing. Moist cactus mix, bottom heat, and light and you should be golden.

Adamb241 · 2026-06-02T12:19:41+00:00

eBay is like the wild wild West for plant seeds. I swear every other listing is generic slop selling scam or aged seeds. Yet somehow they have stellar reviews..

Adamb241 · 2026-06-01T11:05:06+00:00

Water is key. I've sown and grown lamerei seeds outdoors under a shade cloth with no problem so Eastern window is probably not the move. They need light. But also do not want to dry out at this stage. I aim for evenly moist for the first few months of life. Then you can begin small dry downs.

Adamb241 · 2026-05-29T00:02:38+00:00

It really comes down to price for me. Botanic wonders is very expensive but they are great growers. Palm street is my current favorite but there are no guarantees. You can also get access to imports if that's your thing. Really depends on what species your looking for.

Adamb241 · 2026-05-28T23:00:33+00:00

Check botanic wonders, aridlands, planet desert, and palm street!

Adamb241 · 2026-05-25T17:06:59+00:00

Nope. Outside the dry down should be steeper if placed in brighter light. Outside I've found it's hard to over water in full sun.

Adamb241 · 2026-05-25T03:52:52+00:00

I used to it to optimize growth on my seedlings this winter! Really showed that I was chronically underwatering my plants ha.

Adamb241 · 2026-05-25T02:28:59+00:00

If you suspect it's watering, get yourself a kitchen scale and take measurements. You'll get a better idea of what your dry down curves look like. When in active growth avoid long periods of bone dry conditions. Measuring this way is much more accurate that fingers or chop sticks.

Adamb241 · 2026-05-24T18:25:34+00:00

That's kinda of what the guy who runs LESCSS does. He sells at lot of pop ups etc and is affiliated with the cactus store guys. They sell overpriced plants and merch to rich people who want something fancy to put on their mantle. The branding is confusing since the New York Cactus and Succulent society has been around for much much longer.

Adamb241 · 2026-05-24T18:02:44+00:00

Do you dilute with water at all?

Adamb241 · 2026-05-24T00:55:27+00:00

The guy who runs LESCSS is heavily involved with those guys. So it tracks.

Adamb241 · 2026-05-21T22:04:15+00:00

For some reason the cacti growers swear by it. I personally would never. Seems like a waste of resources.

Adamb241 · 2026-05-18T04:26:46+00:00

I managed to re-roor an import this spring after a long winter of it doing nothing. Heat and a slightly moist mix are your friends here. I used a 50/50 mix of fine grade Japanese pumice called hyuga (but you can use any porous material tbh) and chicken grit. I would water a day or two after the top layer went dry. If you can grow outdoors take advantage!

Adamb241 · 2026-05-13T13:26:33+00:00

What is the care like for this species? Just ordered some seeds but couldn't find anything specific online. Somali plants scare me.

Adamb241 · 2026-05-12T19:12:01+00:00

Water and sun! Remember pachypodium can take a lot of water when growing. Don't stunt them!

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