Seedling Help Needed

13 years ago

Hi, I am new to the forum and Plumerias. I bought two last year and now I'm hooked. I planted 12 cuttings using the Egg Method last week and started 40 seedlings two weeks ago. All the seedlings have sprouted. However, I think I am killing the seedlings. I am putting them out during the day when the temp is above 55. I am misting them 2 or 3 times a day morning, noon and night. I have them in cups and give them each 5 squirts from a spray bottle at each misting. The leaves are turning brown and even the stalks are showing brown.
I've looked but cannot find any info on how to mist or water after they sprout. Can you help please? Any advice would be appreciated. I thought I should keep them wet after they sprouted just as I did during sprouting. I am watering with the suggested mix of water and H2O2 that I found in the forum.
Thanks in advance, Fred

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Kimberly (6b Indiana)
13 years ago
I always heard and thought that temperatures in the 50's to low 60's is considered chilly for young baby seedlings.
rox146
13 years ago
Aloha derft1..I covered with saran wrap when I did it in 'o5...created moist climate and then took it off during the day and left at a very sunny window...misting only the soil...not the leaves..the humidity from the saran was enuf...oh, and LOVE the egg method...have not lost a cutting yet since I have been doing that...mahalo, roxanne
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beachplant
13 years ago
once they sprout don't keep them as wet. Like Roxanne says just mist the soil. The full sun may be a bit rough on them, even this time of year. I usually keep the seedlings in bright light or early morning sun but no afternoon sun, they dry out too quickly and can get sunburned. If you can put them out in an area that is protected from wind that will help a lot. This wind we have had has been fierce! I swear the wind is worse on the plants than the sun in July.
Good luck and congratualtions on your new addiction.
Tally HO!
elucas101
13 years ago
Personally I would only use water, they don't need anything else in the water right now, the H2O2 (spanish water, right?) is only for germinating but not for once they sprout. That could actually be poisoning them.

Also, keep them warm, I think it may be a little chilly at 55, I would shoot for about 70+ to go outside. Please keep us updated on your progress, seeds are so fun!