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Seed no. 334A
Cheiridopsis, Mixed Species
£2.85
In stock · approx. 18 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
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F
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A
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Flowers
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Germination
Sow indoors at any time. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained cactus soil mix. Propagate or place somewhere warm. Ideal temp. 18°C. Keep the surface moist but not waterlogged. Germination is easy and takes up to 30 days. Once germinated grow on under glass.
Growing
Grow under glass. Prefers a soil mix of 2 parts loam:2 parts sharp sand:1 part leaf mould. Prefers full light and low humidity. Water sparingly in summer to mid-autumn. Keep dry at other times. Fertilize twice, at the beginning and end of the growing season.
Cultivation
Frost tender, minimum temp. 5°C. Requires little attention. Propagate by seed or cuttings in the spring or summer.
| Genus | Cheiridopsis |
|---|---|
| Species | Mixed Species |
| Family | Aizoaceae/Ficoidaceae |
| Seed number | 334A |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Type | Cacti / Succulent |
| Position | Full sun, Sheltered |
| Soil type | Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 0.9m |
| Sow | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Flowers | Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec |
| Seeds per packet | 18 |
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