Monday, April 7, 2014

Rhinephyllum seedlings update

Sorry for posting about all the same seedlings again but I need to share my amazement. Only one week of intense sunlight and suddenly three side-branches are sprouting on one tiny seedling! After a long peroid of not doing anything it is really surprising to see these seedlings grow so quickly.

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  1. They look very good. I'm often concerned about too rapid growth, as it goes against my desire for compact plants, but these look ok. I guess the danger is a period of cloudy sunless weather in conjunction with a spurt in growth, but risks have to be taken sometimes in growing plants. Rhinophyllum muirii develops a fleshy caudex topped by clusters of short stems. I've never grown R. muirii so I look forward to seeing how your plants develop and how big the caudex becomes. Keep us informed please. Thanks.

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    1. It is the same for me. Good shape is not only attractive but also means good health. This is my goal as well. "A period of cloudy sunless weather in conjunction with a spurt in growth" is indeed a big danger and it s better to withhold any watering if it is not sure that sunny weather will last.
      I'm less strict with young seedlings though. :) First I let them accumulate some succulence and then I concern myself with their shape. I'd say these Rhinephyllum are almost ready for harsher conditions. I will be slowly reducing waterings pretty soon.
      Didn't know about the caudex, thanks! Will surely keep you updated. I'm posting already too many entries on seedlings XD

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