gerbil Posted January 22, 2007 (edited) Have a small amount of freshly harvested Sceletium emarcidum seed which is currently drying from the rain. Both S. emarcidum and S. tortuosum were grown in the same pot and both plants have many swollen ovaries which are slowly ripening, I am not sure if they hybridise with each other, and if so whether or not they did...more fresh seed to come in the following month. An ant colony invaded and primarily ate out all of the emarc. flowers pollinating the plants, most of the tortuosum flowers were left untouched but still were fertilised from visual inspection. These have not been sown for germination testing, I've only cut a few seeds open and they seem healthy and viable inside. First 2 people to respond here (then PM me with an address to send to) gets some; vague guess would be about 15 seeds each, but plenty more to come. Edited January 22, 2007 by gerbil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obtuse Posted January 22, 2007 Hi Gerbil, Sounds cool. i'll be interested. cheers, Obtuse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PD. Posted January 22, 2007 Damn.... ........missed it by that much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Posted January 22, 2007 Actually, I forefit my seeds to Passive Daemon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerbil Posted January 22, 2007 Cool ...this small lot is all gone, thanks for the interest. Just counted and can do at least 15 for 3 people Passive, can you please PM me your addy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PD. Posted January 22, 2007 Thanks heaps Ace, you are a true gentleman, but it looks as if we are all in luck. Thanks Gerbil :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashoka Posted January 23, 2007 I would love a pack. If you're willing to send them across the world to Denmark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cisumevil Posted January 23, 2007 If not would love some in Perth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerbil Posted January 23, 2007 This next batch is gone. Ashoka, that's fine if it's a legal import at your end, pm me your address, i'll clearly label the bag and the seed will be clean. cisumevil pm me your address. More to follow, just figuring out how to best harvest, some seed looks ripe but their pods are still fully green and fleshy, but some are abscising themselves from the plant in this condition so i'm trying to dry them out and then harvest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerbil Posted February 5, 2007 The heat got things moving, a little bit... Fresh packet of seed for the next 4 posts, then pm your address. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Posted February 6, 2007 Hey guys, I received my seeds last week sometime and have potted them into a small cacti pot inside a zip seal bag. Would this be the best method to germinate? I've had none sprout so far (about a week since planting), and I dont want to see these little babies go to waste, so any help would be greatly appreciated. I cant seem to find any germination tips online... Cheers Ace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ENtiTY Posted February 6, 2007 The heat got things moving, a little bit...Fresh packet of seed for the next 4 posts, then pm your address. Yes please Gerbil !! PM comin at ya Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerbil Posted February 6, 2007 (edited) From herbalistics site 'Care and cultivaton Seed should be sown in Autumn/Winter in a cacti/succulent mix with a light covering of sand. Fluctuating temperatures are best, ie. high day and low night temperatures. Keep moist until germination which occurs in 14-21 days. Leaching through running water is supposed to increase germination rate. Part-shade, sandy/loam mix, low humidity. Summer dormant, winter grower. Flowers in late winter/early spring.' I'm not positive, but maybe a ziplock bag won't be beneficial (need lower humidity)? Possibly this could be 'cause of high rot potential? Not really sure. But I suppose there are always exceptions to a plants preferred environment, for example this seed is coming off plants in full summer sun and has been actively growing during this season, but at times, and especially now, is starting to skeletonise, but some other cuttings in pots are starting to put on good vegetative growth which will hopefully grow and be my cooler year plant stock these coming seasons. If you end up with no luck and out of seed Ace, let me know at the time and I may have some spare. Edited February 6, 2007 by gerbil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Posted February 6, 2007 Thanks for the info Gerbil! I will take them out of the bag and keep them under the fluoro - sounds like they should do fine, Just gotta be patient lol I will let you know if I have any success, but dont worry about more seed, if I have no luck, let someone else give it a shot Thanks again man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking Posted February 7, 2007 The heat got things moving, a little bit...Fresh packet of seed for the next 4 posts, then pm your address. are they still available? im keen if so.. cheers gerbil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerbil Posted February 8, 2007 yes viking you are the second, pm me your postal address. two more lots still on offer, more seed still coming, getting a few pods mature every few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whit3rabbit Posted February 8, 2007 (edited) two more lots still on offer, more seed still coming, getting a few pods mature every few days. Am I in time? Hoped to get some last time but they were all gone by the time I saw this post Edited February 8, 2007 by psykopath_juggalo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerbil Posted February 8, 2007 yes still available. People please post your request then PM your address, if everyone can post their request it can be figured out from the thread if there are any seeds left. PJ you are the third, one more pack left atm for anyone interested... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foolsbreath Posted February 9, 2007 Yeah, I'll take it! Thanks Gerbil! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ENtiTY Posted February 11, 2007 Thanks Gerbil! Seeds arrived on Friday. Much appreciated, All hail Gerbil !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foolsbreath Posted March 5, 2007 Thanks heaps Gerbil, Received fine!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertmorpheus Posted March 16, 2007 gday gerbil, hows life, I tried and failed to keep track of packs + and packs - ... it's been one of those weeks and a hot one to boot haha. Any chance of being able to adopt some of your pets?I'll love em and pat em everyday, take em for walks etc. We Are the Vectors Anonymous, GD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
