Cibotium glaucum spore germination

[John2468]

Hello everyone, I received some spores a month ago from @quaman58 and @realarch. This is my process of sowing these spores. 
 

First, I put one frond on a piece of paper with the spore side down. I continued this with the other fronds. I left it in a cool, dark place until the spores release from the fronds.  

Second, I separated the spore casings from the spores with a folded piece of paper. I gently tap the paper until the casing fall off. The spores should have a dust-like appearance.

 

Third, I used a microwaveable food container and filled it with pure peat. I didn’t add drainage holes or ventilation holes to prevent contamination. I moistened the peat with distilled water and microwaved for 5 minutes or whenever it steams to sterilize the media. The peat should be moist to the touch and not sopping. Let the peat cool overnight with the lid on.

 

Fourth, I sprinkled the spores evenly on the surface making sure to not to sow too much or too little. You should be able to barely see a faint of orange on surface. I then placed the containers in a shaded location with temps ranging from 70f to 80f.

 

Around a month later every container started showing signs of mossy growth. These are the gametophytes, which is the first stage of growth.

 

That’s all for now, will update until more happens.