How to grow Isuzu jade seeds? The detailed planting method is here
Isuzu jade is a succulent plant of the genus Bergeranthus in the family Aizoaceae, scientific name Bergeranthus jamesii, native to South Africa and Namibia, and now cultivable in many parts of the world. It has an unusual plant shape and beautiful flowers, making it an excellent small indoor potted plant. Its propagation methods mainly include sowing and division. Now let us take a look at how to grow Isuzu jade seeds!
Sowing time
Because artificial temperature control is now very easy, there are no special requirements for timing. Generally speaking, around April in spring, or before October in autumn, depending on the temperature control for sowing, with 10-25°C being optimal.
Sowing medium
For sowing Isuzu jade, a loose, breathable soil with good water retention should be used. The simplest soil mix is 1 part akadama, 1 part vermiculite, and 1 part coarse sand. Generally, pure sand or soilless growing media should not be used, because after the seedlings sprout they are very small, and without nutrients they will grow poorly.
Soil sterilization
Before sowing, the soil must be sterilized in advance. The most primitive high-temperature steaming method for sterilization is the simplest and most economical sterilization method for ordinary sowing enthusiasts, and its sterilization and disinfection effect is also very ideal. The steaming time should be controlled at 30 minutes. After high-temperature sterilization, harmful pathogens and insect eggs are basically killed.
Sowing method
Fold the prepared white paper in half, then pour the seeds onto the paper. Most succulent seeds are very tiny, so this step is very important. Be sure to spread the seeds out to form a long line. Then fold the white paper slightly, and gently flick the back of the paper with your hand so that the seeds are scattered onto the soil as evenly as possible.
Top dressing and covering with soil
It seems that after sowing succulent seeds, covering with soil is not necessary, but gently scattering a very thin layer of soil and pressing the seeds down slightly can be more helpful for the seedlings to take root. Note that it is only a very thin layer. About 1-2 mm is enough. After sowing, you can use a small spray bottle to gently spray a little water, the kind with a very fine mist.
Post-sowing management
After sowing is completed, attention should be paid to keeping warmth and moisture. When the daytime temperature is high, a small corner can be opened for ventilation, and in the afternoon it should be covered tightly again to maintain the air humidity of the small environment. Sowing is generally carried out on sunny days, and it is best not to sow during rainy weather. If continuous rainy weather occurs after sowing, germination will be delayed. After sowing, place the seedling pot in a place with scattered light, preferably outdoors, which can increase the temperature difference and help the seedlings emerge uniformly. Although seeds can germinate well without sunlight, the seedlings that emerge are relatively weak and harder to manage later. I always feel that when the seedling pot is placed in direct sunlight, the seedlings do not emerge uniformly enough, so I choose to raise seedlings in a scattered-light environment, which feels more ideal.