Ok, so recently gardening has become a bit of a hobby of mine. I started with various herbs to add to my meals, and they were quite successful. I later progressed to growing Tomatoes, which, were not so successful because my yard just lacks enough sun to let these babies cultivate properly
Well, as a the eager person I've always been, I decided to try my hand at the Lophophora Williamsii species of Cactus. Well aware of the length it would take to grow such beautiful things, I decided it's well worth the wait.
I ordered 3 different kinds of Williamsii species, for curious parties: 10 seeds of each
L. Williamsii
L.W. Var jourdaniana (crimson red flower)
L.W. Var caespitosa
When I received them in the mail, I was not hesitant whatsoever to begin my process.
I went to the local nursery and purchased 15 pots and Premier Pro Mix soil. I then placed the soil in the pots and poured boiling water over the pots and soaked them nicely. I let the pots drain on a tray outdoors for about 19 hours. I placed the 2 seeds in per pot and gently patted them down with a spoon (unfortunately the amount of soil per pot is different and some of the soil is rather uneven, I hope this doesn't disturb my process). I then placed 11 pots in ziplock bags and the placed ceramic wrap over the remaining 4 an placed and elastic band around the pots to ensure their security. I then proceeded to place all the pots on a tray and right by a west window on the top floor of my house. The window does not receive direct sunlight as instructed for germination, but it does get sunshine throughout the day. It's summer time now so the temperature should remain as it should for the time being.
I did this just yesterday, so the process has only just begun!
I will write blogs on this subject every time something new seems to progress with my plants.
Now, next summer I might just begin to start planting other botanicals such as Datura Metel and Salvia Divinorum, if the owners of my residence approve 8)
Well, as a the eager person I've always been, I decided to try my hand at the Lophophora Williamsii species of Cactus. Well aware of the length it would take to grow such beautiful things, I decided it's well worth the wait.
I ordered 3 different kinds of Williamsii species, for curious parties: 10 seeds of each
L. Williamsii
L.W. Var jourdaniana (crimson red flower)
L.W. Var caespitosa
When I received them in the mail, I was not hesitant whatsoever to begin my process.
I went to the local nursery and purchased 15 pots and Premier Pro Mix soil. I then placed the soil in the pots and poured boiling water over the pots and soaked them nicely. I let the pots drain on a tray outdoors for about 19 hours. I placed the 2 seeds in per pot and gently patted them down with a spoon (unfortunately the amount of soil per pot is different and some of the soil is rather uneven, I hope this doesn't disturb my process). I then placed 11 pots in ziplock bags and the placed ceramic wrap over the remaining 4 an placed and elastic band around the pots to ensure their security. I then proceeded to place all the pots on a tray and right by a west window on the top floor of my house. The window does not receive direct sunlight as instructed for germination, but it does get sunshine throughout the day. It's summer time now so the temperature should remain as it should for the time being.
I did this just yesterday, so the process has only just begun!
I will write blogs on this subject every time something new seems to progress with my plants.
Now, next summer I might just begin to start planting other botanicals such as Datura Metel and Salvia Divinorum, if the owners of my residence approve 8)