What lights are people using for Acuminata's specifically during the early stage?
I've been turning them throughout the day to try an simulate a moving sun, because even with just 2 x 20w florescent's, they seem to look healthy in the morning hours of light, but then as the day gets on, they start looking sad like they want to get away from the light. I might try moving them out of the direct light for a couple of hours midday and see if they respond well.
Other than that, its exactly 3 weeks from pre-treating the first batch of acuminata (broadleaf/typical var) seeds, and they look weak and healthy if that makes sense. Nice and green and look like they are progressively growing, but man, how on earth in the wild do these guys manage to stand on their own feet? I've started to pack soil up around the base for support as the single toothpick wasn't looking sufficient.
The pic of that one with the exposed root (previous post) is doing well (2nd last pic). I made sure I was quick getting my photo, and didn't let it dry out. Plant it with extreme care not to damage the root, and then regular watering with the mister spray bottle.
I planted an Acuminata (narrow leaf) seed 8 days ago, and it about 1.5 cm high (see last pic below)
For soil, I'm using a mixture of:
2 part River sand
1 part vermiculite
1 part seed raising mix
Ph is measuring around 6.8
Nutrients, I am using Osmocote. I might go bush walking this weekend for some Rhyzobium bacteria if I get time...
In the meantime, I'm doing a boiled water soak on 12 x A. Oxycedrus seeds, I'll see how many pop in a week. Until then...