Echeveria seeds are inexpensive, germinable and available in numerous variations. Read the best tips for sowing echeverias on your windowsill here. Find out everything you need to know about purchasing sources, sowing dates, substrate, germination time and germination temperature of Echeveria seeds.
How to sow Echeveria seeds correctly?
Echeveria seeds are sown correctly in spring on fine-grainedPumice gravelScatter theLight germinatorsin twice the seed strength andwater from belowwith soft water. On the bright windowsill at 18° to20° Celsius the germination time is two weeks.
Where can I buy Echeveria seeds?
You can buy
Echeveria seeds cheaply atAmazonor inspecialist stores for succulents. You can get a mixture with 20 seeds from 2.95 euros plus shipping costs. Pure seeds of selected Echeveria species cost from 4.00 euros for 100 seeds, for example for the popular Echeveria elegans. Lovers of rare echeverias will have to dig deeper into their pockets. 100 seeds of Echeveria minima 'Puente Tasquillo' cost from 9.80 euros plus shipping.
When is the best time to sow Echeveria seeds?
Best time to sow Echeveria seeds is inSpring. The first rays of sunlight provide the seeds with light and warmth; two important factors for successful germination. The window for sowing remains open until late summer.
In autumn and winter you can sow Echeveria seeds in heated rooms, provided that plant lighting compensates for the seasonal lack of light.
Which soil is best for Echeveria seeds?
Best suited for sowing Echeveria seeds isfine-grain pumice gravel. You can also sow echeverias on these substrates:
- Coconut soil
- Mixture of 2 parts commercial sowing soil and 1 part quartz sand.
- Mixture of cactus soil and 20 percent fine-grained lava granules or perlite.
- Important: Disinfect the sowing substrate with humus components in advance in the oven at 100 degrees for 30 minutes.
What temperature is ideal for sowing Echeveria seeds?
Echeveria seeds germinate at a temperature of18° to 20° Celsius Between March and June, this temperature can be easily reached on the windowsill without any additional aids. A partially shaded location on the west side of the house without direct sunlight is ideal.
How long does it take for Echeveria seeds to germinate?
Under ideal conditions, Echeveria seeds germinate withintwo weeks. Read the most important factors for a smooth germination time here:
- Spread Echeveria seeds at two to three times the seed strength.
- Just press the light germinator down and do not sieve over it with soil.
- Cover seeds with a transparent hood or a breathable fleece (known from cactus sowing).
- Water the substrate from below with low-lime tap water or collected, filtered rainwater.
- After germination, remove the cover.
- Regular spraying with horsetail decoction prevents mold formation.
Tip
Harvest Echeveria seeds yourself
You can buy Echeveria seeds or harvest them yourself. Many Echeveria species are self-pollinating. For fertilization, gently roll the hermaphrodite flowers between two fingers. After two months, the seeds in the ovary are ripe. Now you can cut off the wilted Echeveria flowers. To harvest seeds, cut a flower in half with a scalpel and shake the extremely fine seeds onto a plate.
