Hi everyone, just had some Dictyosperma album seeds arrive, will probably plant this coming Monday after a good soak. Any tips RE: how to plant properly in a pot? Is peet moss ok? I have a few small nursery pots or a bigger 3 gallon one. Should I plant in the smaller one until it outgrows it or can I go right for the 3 gallon?

 

Thanks.

These are pretty easy to germinate, taking about 3-4 months for me during the summer (no bottom heat). I kept them in a community pot & then separated them within a few months. I dislike peat moss; it's too hard to keep damp & dries out too quickly. In my relatively arid area, a mix of the clay type native soil & some of the standard "palm" planting soil goes a long way in slowing down moisture loss.

Don't use peat. I suggest a good quality, fast draining bagged "garden soil" mixed with added perlite. Your pot should be at least 6" deep for developing roots. Keep potting mix moist but not soggy. Don't let pot sit in a tray of water. Most people tend to overwater, which can cause seeds to rot. Keep pot in a warm place.

Thanks.. Do I stay away from Peet altogether? There's one type of soil I see locally that is a mix of soil, Peet, perlite but if you say Peet is poor I'll stay away from it altogether. I did plant my parlor palms in it and they are doing fine. They were babies though and not grown from seed. Thanks

It's just hard to maintain good consistent moisture in it. The smaller the container, the more problematic it is. You definitely don't want wild MC swings when you're trying to germinate seeds.

Hi everyone, so I planted in potting soil with some perlite but am worried that the soil is too wet.. How often should I be watering or should I just be watering when the soil is dry to the touch? 

Thanks.