Cactus/child's seed kit
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Question
Having a "black thumb", I purchased a child's gardening kit to grow cactus. I followed the directions and now have 5 out of 6 pots growing. They are still very tiny. Some of them have 2 or 3 in one pot. The questions now are, what do I do now? Do I have to replant them? And how do I go about doing that. I don't know what kind they are. It said on the package they are random seeds. I would send a pic, but I don't know how.
Dear Emi,
So you don't have a black thumb! I would leave them in the pots they are in now until they are large enough to move easily and then just tot the next size pot. usually they can stay in their seeding pot for about a year. You'll know by crowding as to whether or not they need to be moved.
Maureen
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Expertise
I can answer questions regarding the care and propagation of cactus and succulents and would actually group these together as folks often mistake one for the other and often their care is quite different. I also have a cold hardy cactus and succulent garden that has been quite successful. The subject in regard to classification of type is enormous and I wouldn't be able to answer all questions by any means. It is really IMPORTANT TO INCLUDE A PHOTO if at all possible and LET ME KNOW WHERE YOU ARE FROM, especially in terms of climate.
Experience
I have learned by reading books, by trial and error and by consulting with folks with much more knowledge. I have primarily grown C&S for the last 20 years.
Organizations
Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts.
Education/Credentials
No formal training. See experience.
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