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Cacti (Cactus Seed Mix) - Growing Cactus seeds is fun and rewarding! Cacti are known to be the ultimate succulent plants, and they add their own unique beauty, dimension and texture to the landscape without requiring much maintenance. Cacti plants are very undemanding perennials.
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Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
10 - 11
HEIGHT
6 - 12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid spring to mid summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Sandy, well-drained soils
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Cactaceae
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Surface sow seed and press in to soil
SOWING RATE
5 - 10 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds continuously moist until germation
PLANT SPACING
6 - 9 inches
Cacti (Cactus Seed Mix) - Growing Cactus seeds is fun and rewarding! Cacti are known to be the ultimate succulent plants, and they add their own unique beauty, dimension and texture to the landscape without requiring much maintenance. Cacti plants are very undemanding perennials.
Great houseplant
Cacti can make great houseplants and add decoration to any sunny room or windowsill. It can even live up to 10 years!
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How to grow
How To Grow Cactus Plants from Seed: It's recommended to start this Cactus seed mix indoors using soil that is fast-draining and formulated for Cacti. Moisten the soil well and fill pots. Gently press the Cactus seeds into the soil, but do not cover them. Cover the pots with plastic to hold in the moisture. Place the pots in a sunny window sill as Cacti seed needs light to germinate.
As the Cacti seed germinates, gradually loosen the plastic and take it off the pots over a period of a couple of days. Seedlings require more water than adult Cacti plants, so spray the seedlings every few days and as they grow, reduce the amount of water to every few weeks.
- Sowing Rate: 5 - 10 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 14 - 28 days
- Keep seeds moist until germination
- Depth: Surface sow
Plant Specifications
Cacti plants reduce radiation and bacteria in the air while also improving airflow. At night, the plant absorbs carbon dioxide to release oxygen and can also aid in good sleep when placed in a bedroom.
- Height: 6 - 12 inches
- USDA Zones: 10 - 11
- Season: Perennial
- Deer Resistant: Yes
Common Questions
How often should you water cactus plants that are in your garden?
Cactus planted outside in a garden should be watered once a month.
Do all cactus need full sun to thrive?
This Cactus mix prefers filtered sunlight or partial shade.
Are cactus easy to take care of?
Cactus are some of the easiest plants to care for and maintain, as once they settle in, they require very little care and water.
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
4 - 10
HEIGHT
6 - 8 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid spring to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Best in rich, well drain soil
DEER RESISTANT
No
LATIN NAME
Leptosiphon Hybrida
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
55 - 65F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Surface sow seed and light cover no more than 1/8 inch deep
SOWING RATE
3 - 5 seeds per cell or approximately 5000 seeds covers 100 square feet
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
8 inches
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Leptosiphon Mix (Leptosiphon Hybrida French Hybrids Mix) - Start Leptosiphon seeds to start these dainty little flowers. Leptosiphon French Hybrids has the synonymous botanical name Linanthus androsaceus. This low-growing annual has fern-like foliage and hundreds of sweet little half inch star-shaped flowers that shine out from the foliage. The colors are mixed and bright in shades of rose, yellow, orange and cream. Leptosiphon uses include edging the front of the flower bed, containers, edging a pathway, or as a ground cover. Commonly known as False Baby Stars, this annual is lovely if it is allowed to spill over the edges of rocks or containers. It makes a carpet of color and is stunning!
Grow Leptosiphon seeds directly outside in a prepared seedbed after frost danger has passed. Press the flower seed into the soil and lightly cover. False Baby Stars flowers perform best in full sun, and they prefer rich, well-draining soil.