lhb2444 Posted June 28, 2011 Hello, I sowed my first cacti seed approx 2 weeks ago (L. Williamsii) which I bought of AE and to my delight have approx 50% germination rate so far which is very pleasing. I've noticed though that all the seedlings are have a distinct orange tinge to them as you can kinda see in the pictures below (the camera doesn't quite show them as orange as they are). Is this anything to be worried by or all just part of raising cacti from seed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lophty_tricho Posted June 28, 2011 Nice one, the pale colour could indicate a lack of light- but that's how they look when they first emerge too. Looks like a pretty organic medium you have there, should be fine if your planning to graft in the next couple of months or so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lhb2444 Posted June 28, 2011 I have them under fluros so I might move the light a little closer as there is some distance between them. Yeah its a pretty organic mix its basically just good quality store bought cactus mix with some crushed charcoal but they will be grafted once my peres stock has a chance root and get comfortable in their pots which shouldn't be to long hopefully. I'll update with some pics once grafted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lophty_tricho Posted June 28, 2011 Its hard to make out the charcoal in material in the photos, I spose I associate black with wet humusy material. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactuscarl Posted June 28, 2011 Have you got them on a heat mat or something or just under lights? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
planthelper Posted June 29, 2011 they almost always, look like that when they emerge, and it takes them some time to green up, over summer this goes very fast, but over winter, this can take forever because the hardly grow. a fluro in a sealed compartment ought to be warm enough though to green them up fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
congojack Posted June 30, 2011 Those are some mighty fine seedlings you have there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lhb2444 Posted June 30, 2011 Yeah no heat mat cactuscarl I've just got them in an enclosed box which keeps them a steady temp. I also moved the box closer to the lights as suggested earlier and some have already taken on a greener tinge. Thanks congojack! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkSpark Posted June 30, 2011 nawww little cuties. cant wait to get mine down ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
