Re: PCN: seedlings
I have three PCN seedlings that have just germinated. I live in alkaline NM
so any suggestions on how I now care for these acid loving babies? Has
anyone received their seed from SIGNA yet?
I put mine in pots, with a mixture of acid loving plant potting mix, and peat moss. I add 'raindrops' which is a gelatinous water retaining substance, and a bit of camelia food.
I have also been known to mince well rotted leaves, in my food processor, to add to the mix. These days I don't bother, but a few pine needles or leaf mould for a mulch on top would help.
I keep mine under a tree in a north (towards the sun) facing aspect, where they get filtered light most of the day. I am in zone 9, and full sun seems to kill them off fairly quickly, unless they are in the garden, with a cool root run.
Black poly pots absorb a lot of heat.
Hope that helps,
Cheers, Jan Clark, Australia
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