Mammillaria PICTA

Sowing and germination

• Sowing is carried out in the spring or in the presence of stable lighting all year round.
• A sterile fine-grained mineral substrate based on sifted cactus soil, fine sand, perlite and mineral chips is used.
• The seeds are distributed over the surface, lightly pressed against the moist soil and sprinkled with a minimal layer of fine sand or not covered at all.
• The crops are moistened from a spray bottle with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or biofungicide with the addition of a seed-safe growth stimulant according to its label directions, seed-safe growth stimulant, seed-safe growth stimulant, seed-safe growth stimulant or seed-safe growth stimulant.
• The container is covered with a transparent lid or placed in a greenhouse.
• Germination is carried out in bright, diffused light and a temperature of about 22-26°C, without direct overheating under the sun.
• The surface is kept moderately moist, but not wet, moistening is carried out only with a fine spray.