Weingartia ARENACEA

Sowing and germination

Seeds do not require stratification or scarification before sowing; they are pre-soaked for 1-1.5 days in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Then they are sown superficially without deepening into a well-steamed loose mixture of equal parts of coarse river sand, peat and turf soil. The mixture is moistened with a spray bottle and covered with glass or film. The most favorable temperature for seed germination is 25-35°C. Germination in light, but not in the sun. The seedlings need ventilation. It is necessary to avoid waterlogging and drying out of crops. The first shoots appear after 7–21 days. Within 1-2 weeks, as a rule, all viable seeds germinate. In some cases, germination can take up to 30 days. Sprouted seeds can be helped with a needle to free themselves from the seed shell or the root sticking out to the side can be directed into a hole made in the ground.