caapi germination!

[nemesauce]

Morning all, under ideal conditions (germ rate, humidity, temp), what should I expect for germination germination times? I started them on Friday. Also, what have been peoples successful hail Mary attempts a growing this marvelous vine? Seed that you didn't think would grow, but did anyways.

 

[nemesauce]

Just a little update, I have my first seedling at two weeks from putting them in soil, I hope more come up for a little var. in genetics but am happy at least one came up.

 

[nemesauce]

Just a quick little update: I transplanted into a bigger pot, and the last pic is a sturdy metal table that will act as a trellis (kind of like a scrog net).

 

[Doc Buxin]

Sweet!!!!

So glad to see someone is attempting this!

I've been considering trying myself & this is quite inspirational.

Thanks nemesauce! Can't wait for more updates!

 

[MaNoMaNoM]

:thumb_up: NOICE :d i also have one seedling growing at about the same stage as yours.
(Got 45 seeds from wss on ebay, and they may have been old, only had one germination.)
i've seen caapi growlogs on STS with ~99% germination within about two weeks to two months.

 

[nemesauce]

Sweet!!!!

So glad to see someone is attempting this!

I've been considering trying myself & this is quite inspirational.

Thanks nemesauce! Can't wait for more updates!

I'll keep it updated for sure! Glad you guys like seen as how this will be an indoor fella I thought it would need something good to clime on, and I found the table by my dumpster. I have plans to make a more vertical one out of a big dead tree limb, this one will summer outside.

:thumb_up: NOICE :d i also have one seedling growing at about the same stage as yours.
(Got 45 seeds from wss on ebay, and they may have been old, only had one germination.)
i've seen caapi growlogs on STS with ~99% germination within about two weeks to two months.

I was a little worried, the vendor told me the germ rate was getting a bit dodgy on these ones, but hey, another one looks like its starting to do something worth the time IMO.
I've seen a few grow logs and it looks like mostly they use a diluted rooting hormone to help things along, but I don't do anything special, just put them in dirt.
Are you guys on sts?, I think I'll start being more active there as well.

 

[BundleflowerPower]

I'm on STS. Perhaps we can trade caapi cuttings when our vines get bigger.

 

[nemesauce]

I'm on STS. Perhaps we can trade caapi cuttings when our vines get bigger.

I would absolutely love to do that!
And I also wanted to post on your springtime garden thread, I love your outdoor space and it gave me not only a butt load of inspiration, but also impetus to get into a place with a backyard.

 

[BundleflowerPower]

I'm on STS. Perhaps we can trade caapi cuttings when our vines get bigger.

I would absolutely love to do that!
And I also wanted to post on your springtime garden thread, I love your outdoor space and it gave me not only a butt load of inspiration, but also impetus to get into a place with a backyard.

I have a small back yard, the big tree is what makes it awsome. He even grew a little branch down low to see what's going on lol.

 

[nemesauce]

That's awesome reminds me of my dads back yard, while everyone keeps perfect lawns, he keeps the back full of huge old willows, poplar, and maple trees, it is like a forest in the middle of an urban monotony.

 

[BundleflowerPower]

That's awesome reminds me of my dads back yard, while everyone keeps perfect lawns, he keeps the back full of huge old willows, poplar, and maple trees, it is like a forest in the middle of an urban monotony.

Yeah I really despise cutting grass but unfortunately I live in a nice neighborhood, if I didn't cut the grass all nice I would appear too out of place. I would love to just live in the middle of the woods. But I can do what I please in the back yard.

 

[nemesauce]

New addition, and second set of leaves on my first seedling.
New seedling.

First seedling.

Also just observation, one that I have made before with other species of plants.
The cotyledons seem to have gotten stuck in the seed coat on my first seedling, the second seedling I removed as much of the wing as possible before it germinated and the cotyledons grew upwards with the seedling.

This doesn't seem hurt caapi's, but the one with trapped cotyledons isn't growing as fast as the second one and from experience I have determined that this could be the cause.

Lol, I need help with structuring my post with images better, can I post comments between each pic? Instead of having them buched together, If so how? Sorry my noobishness.

Also can I request that this thread gets moved to a more appropriate sub-forum?

Thanks,
Neme.

 

[BundleflowerPower]

I'm happy for you. Caapi sure has a presence.

 

[nemesauce]

Thanks Bundleflower its been a satisfying spirit to grow, I am happy.