These guys hatched in October 2012 and most of them are changing into first true leaves these days. Yep, they're that slow. They share one 5cm pot as a space saving measure. To the right you see bromfieldii v. glaudinae 'Rubroroseus' C393A - amazing germination and first year survival rate of 25 out of 27! I doubt they're Rubroroseus (those show much more magenta) but several seedlings have very attractive orange/red color and lovely markings so that's okay. The greenies are aucampiae ssp. euniceae 'Bellaketty' (4 plants out of 5 seeds). The one in the middle has its second real leaves while the other still have their first. Very promising!
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PS: I can't take a proper photo of the other October seedlings, aucampiae 'White Flower' C2A from own seeds. They look just like the pumice stones, perfectly camouflaged. Will have to wait until they're a little bigger.
beautiful green!
ReplyDeleteThat's why I wanted to have it ;)
Deletethey look awesome!!!! congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Let's hope they survive XD
DeleteWow, these are gorgeous! I have never thought to grow them from seeds. I would love to see the White Flowers at this stage. It would be fun to try to find them in the pumice stone.
ReplyDeleteDebbie :)
Hello Debbie :)
DeleteGrowing lithops from seed is really worth a try. It takes a while but the plants turn out healthier and stronger... and there are always surprises in color and markings.
Okay, I'll post the pics shortly!
I'll have to see if I can find a source online, I know the seeds aren't carried around here. I've never seen them in the seed catalogues I get.
DeleteI bought the parent plants from Yasuhiko Shimada in Japan directly back in 2010. The plants died but I could get their seeds before. I really want to grow this species again. My hopes are on these seedlings. :)
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