Thanks for the link. Quite pricey, though.
Some Mammillaria seedlings
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Re: Some Mammillaria seedlings
These are my seedlings of Mammillaria bertholdii, sown in April 1917. I bought a grafted plant two years ago, and discovered seed pods low down on the plant, which was in bud when I received it. I can't remember how many seeds I extracted, but I'm guessing I got a germination rate of about 50%. As seen in the first photo on this thread, they were quite tall, and I subsequently lined them out in this tray thi summer. They haven't been watered for several months now, so have shrunk down a bit. Not the best photo I'm afraid!
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Re: Some Mammillaria seedlings
Mamm Bertholdii has been around for longer than I realised. They seem to hang on to their seeds in the same way as Mamm Theresae, often found inside the body when grafting.
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Re: Some Mammillaria seedlings
Hi Diane, they look so good, if you have chance can you post a better photo later?Diane wrote: ↑Tue Dec 11, 2018 2:23 pm These are my seedlings of Mammillaria bertholdii, sown in April 1917. I bought a grafted plant two years ago, and discovered seed pods low down on the plant, which was in bud when I received it. I can't remember how many seeds I extracted, but I'm guessing I got a germination rate of about 50%. As seen in the first photo on this thread, they were quite tall, and I subsequently lined them out in this tray thi summer. They haven't been watered for several months now, so have shrunk down a bit. Not the best photo I'm afraid!image.jpg
I think you would say April 2017
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Re: Some Mammillaria seedlings
Oh gosh! Yes 2017, senior moment!
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Re: Some Mammillaria seedlings
This is a closer pic for you fatich, hope it helps!
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Re: Some Mammillaria seedlings
Aren't they just so cute, Diane! I so love mammillaria seedlings that show all their adult characteristics. Look forward to seeing them again as they grow up!
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Re: Some Mammillaria seedlings
Might be a while, Tony, I think they are rather slow (like M. theresae).
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Re: Some Mammillaria seedlings
Fairly slow - they don't grow very large obviously, so it's a bit hard to judge how fast they grow. Maybe about the same speed as M. luethyi or perhaps a bit slower. They form a huge taproot though. Deep pot needed.
Mine flowered at two years old. Unfortunately I wasn't there to see them. Only got to admire the withered flowers
Mine flowered at two years old. Unfortunately I wasn't there to see them. Only got to admire the withered flowers