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Planting Guide
Painted Nettle
Sow: January - December
Flower: July - October
How to plant:
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Sow on the surface of the compost and gently firm down
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Keep soil damp but not wet and do not exclude light.
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Seal in a plastic bag until after germination, which usually takes 10– 20 days.
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When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into the 8 cm pots provided, and later into 15 cm pots when plants are well grown.
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Pinch out shoot tips to encourage bushier plants
Cactus
Sow: January - August
Flower: January - December
How to plant:
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Sow cacti on the surface of the compost and cover.
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Seal the seeds inside a plastic bag, maintain a temperature of 20 – 25°C until after germination, which can be erratic and usually takes between 1 and 3 months.
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Do not exclude light when growing cacti, because this help germination
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When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into the pots and continue to grow in warm conditions
Parlour Palm
Sow: January - December
How to plant:
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Sow cacti on the surface of the compost and cover.
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Seal the seeds inside a plastic bag maintain a temperature of 20 – 25°C until after germination, which can be erratic and usually takes between 1 and 3 months.
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Do not exclude light when growing cacti, because this helps germination
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When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into the pots and continue to grow in warm conditions
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