Phönix dactylifera - what can we do ?

[Mazat]

We always have the same problem.

First it is growing well and then weeks later....

What can we do?

[Phoenikakias]

Damping off! Use a very freely draining medium, provide light and root warmth and water every day! Use a heated pad and artificial lighting, in case of need. Look how I take care of the Hyphaena seedlings, the thebaica is pushing up third leaf. Hyphaena is quite tender than Phoebix dactylifera.

[gyuseppe]

1 hour ago, Mazat said:

We always have the same problem.

First it is growing well and then weeks later....

What can we do?

I only once germinated seeds indoors in the winter, near the radiator. The seeds germinated, but the seedlings were weak. As soon as it started to get warmer, I took them outside. The seedlings were very weak and they all died. Since then, I have been germinating everything outside. We have our Mediterranean summer and the seeds germinate on their own from May to the end of October.

[Mazat]

1 hour ago, Phoenikakias said:

Damping off! Use a very freely draining medium, provide light and root warmth and water every day! Use a heated pad and artificial lighting, in case of need. Look how I take care of the Hyphaena seedlings, the thebaica is pushing up third leaf. Hyphaena is quite tender than Phoebix dactylifera.

Thank you very much, Konstantinos for your explinations and informations.

We will do it like this. 

[Harry’s Palms]

I just started mixing orchid mix with perlite and potting soil , the mix seems to be a bit better than just potting soil and perlite , although the original soil worked well , I think the orchid mix adds more texture and drainage. Harry

[Mazat]

1 minute ago, Harry’s Palms said:

I just started mixing orchid mix with perlite and potting soil , the mix seems to be a bit better than just potting soil and perlite , although the original soil worked well , I think the orchid mix adds more texture and drainage. Harry

Thank you very much, Harry that is also a good idea.

[Phoenikakias]

57 minutes ago, Harry’s Palms said:

I just started mixing orchid mix with perlite and potting soil , the mix seems to be a bit better than just potting soil and perlite , although the original soil worked well , I think the orchid mix adds more texture and drainage. Harry

 

54 minutes ago, Mazat said:

Thank you very much, Harry that is also a good idea.

Mazat, there is a ready special cactus mix from Seramis. It includes Seramis clay aggregate mixed with very finely granulated lava rock. I would first use germination soil or perlite for the germination and then transplant right away germinated seeds in to such a medium. 

[Mazat]

2 hours ago, gyuseppe said:

I only once germinated seeds indoors in the winter, near the radiator. The seeds germinated, but the seedlings were weak. As soon as it started to get warmer, I took them outside. The seedlings were very weak and they all died. Since then, I have been germinating everything outside. We have our Mediterranean summer and the seeds germinate on their own from May to the end of October.

With your good climate, this is a good solution 🤗, Gyuseppe 

[Mazat]

21 minutes ago, Phoenikakias said:

 

Mazat, there is a ready special cactus mix from Seramis. It includes Seramis clay aggregate mixed with very finely granulated lava rock. I would first use germination soil or perlite for the germination and then transplant right away germinated seeds in to such a medium. 

Okay, Konstantinos. Then i will do it in this two steps.

Thank you very much 🤗

[Hu Palmeras]

Very cool my friend Mazat. Medjool

[Frond-friend42]

I've grown dacty's from seed and I agree with the above. Im also convinced that they like to have some sand in the soil.