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Half of seeds have sprouted

9 years ago

I am growing adenium from seed (first time obviously) and have 3 trays set up with plastic dome on top. I have been spraying with water every morning and night and have been keeping the plastic top on (though sometimes will keep it slanted so that air can get in there). It's been 4 days and there are already little seedlings sprouting in some but shall I keep up the same routine? Because I thought I read when they sprout you can water once a day instead of twice and leave dome off. But since some are still not sprouted in the trays I am thinking I should keep up the routine?

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  • 9 years ago

    Yes, keep on the routine, more will sprout, if you take dome off and decrease the watering, the remaining seeds will not sprout.

  • 9 years ago

    I'm so glad you asked! I just planted a variety of seeds I got from Comsan and I noticed after four days (under the dome like yours) 7 of 10 of the EC have come up! Now I'm anxious for the rest. Wasn't sure when to remove the cover. I'm trying not to get ahead of myself.

  • 9 years ago

    Do you have them by a window now or under lights?

  • 9 years ago

    Thanks everyone for responding. I meant to reply back earlier but forgot. But I have been following Agartta's advice and keep routine up and she was correct, even more are sprouting now. In fact I think there are only a few left that have not sprouted now.

    Manda I just have them in front of a south facing window now. Thinking about keeping them under lights, at least when the fall comes, but I don't want to burn them! Any advice on this?

    Lisa are you planning on putting them under lights?

  • 9 years ago

    I'm looking into buying lights right now. I'm thinking about T5 HO lights just not sure about 1 or 2 bulbs for seedlings. Plus, I'm going to get a second fixture for my adult Adeniums. I know I want a 4 ft. fixture for them but not sure if it should have 4, or 6, or 8 bulbs.

    Please, keep us informed on here when you decide what you are going to do.

  • 9 years ago

    I have T5HO for my regular succulents. I have on each shelf 2-4 rows (depending on pot size) of plants and 1-2 bulbs each shelf. Basically 1 bulb every 2 rows of plants. And they do just fine like that! Not sure if that can help you decide lol.

    But yes when I decide what to do with my seedlings I will keep it posted!

  • 9 years ago

    Yes, thank you so much. How wide are the shelves? I would love to see some pics if you have any.

  • 9 years ago

    Thank you!!!!

  • 9 years ago

    I've never used lights but sometimes I think they may grow faster if I did. 90 degree days and 80 degree nights keep them warm enough I guess. My worst problem now is the rain. I'm constantly moving them under shelter when the clouds gather and the rain starts! This is day six and I would say maybe half of mine are up. I feel lucky!

  • 9 years ago

    The rain is killing me here too. I have my 4 adeniums and plumerias on the back of an old golf cart and I am constantly putting them in the sun or back under the carport.

  • 9 years ago

    .........great......now we have tropical storm Emily.....

  • 9 years ago

    Hope your seedlings made it okay through the tropical storm!

    Have you thought about when you will be potting into actual pots? I know not anytime urgently soon but at the rate they seem to be growing I am thinking maybe 3" pots in a few weeks!!!

  • 9 years ago

    Today I have had a half day of sun!!!! The next couple of days will be iffy but at least I have a few days off and can move them again if I need to. Yeah, I'm starting to freak a little bit on when I need to repot. Six true leaves I think!? I'm glad some are growing faster than others so I don't have to do them all at once! Oh how I would love to find some cheap shallow pots that could be their permanent home. I found some eight inch round ones at Home Depot for $3.58 each, but I have 115 seeds. If only half made it that would be alot of cash. Think I will check out some nurseries around the county and see if they have something affordable. I have about 40 of some three inch terra cotta pots that may have to work for awhile. My neighbor misted for me this morning while I was work so I won't take the dome off until late this afternoon when I need to mist them again. When are you planning on repotting? I'm so impatient and I'm really trying not to get ahead of myself. And excited too!!!

  • 9 years ago

    AS_NJ and Lisa where y'all get your seeds from?

    Lisa have you looked at Greenhouse Megastore? I have order from them. None are taerra cotta though.

  • 9 years ago

    Manda, I ordered mine from Comsan Kanjanapabou in Thailand. He has many, many satisfied adenium lovers for customers. He has a Facebook page. Just friend request him and see what sets of seeds he may have available this week. I planted 70 of the 115 he sent me. A week later I have 52 sprouted!!!!!! Now if I can just make them live and thrive!!! I also get various seeds from others who have been so kind to share. Good luck!

  • 9 years ago

    Lisa what size pot were you thinking about? I was thinking 3"-4" and found sets of 50 on Amazon for $10-12.


    Of 6 sets of leaves is the rule then at the rate mine are growing at I will hopefully be able to pot in about 3 weeks!! (I am trying not to get over excited too!)


    Manda I got my seeds from an eBay seller (hsieh2016). They were listed as 25 seeds for $3 including shipping, and she ended up giving me 40! Great deal! If I end up being successful at this then next time I might go for fancy seeds from Thailand =]

  • 9 years ago

    AS, I forgot all about Amazon!!!! Perfect!!!! And you have a point about the seeds. I wanted to grow arabicums, bang wang, emerald crown, etc. As far as the beautiful flower seeds, I don't know. My plants produced seeds that I planted. I had only, pink, red, and white ones then so most of my seedlings ended up pink. I gave lots away and planted most of the rest throughout the yard here. But I have heard there isn't always a guarantee that the seeds you can buy will actually be the flower it's supposed to be. I just know the basics really, I'm sorta a newbie myself.

  • 9 years ago
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    Yeah, I would like some experience before I spend a lot of money on Thailand seeds too.

    Lisa, I hope your weather is better today. It is supposed to rain the next 9 days here. Or, that is what the weather man said so who knows, lol

  • 9 years ago

    Sorry for late reply but yes check Amazon for pots! So many good deals there.


    I hope your guys' weather hasn't ruined any plants and hope all seedlings are doing well! :)