Approximately 0 seeds per gram
seed-counts are only a guide, not to be used for accurate calculations.
B and T World Seeds' reference number:
403364
USDA average, annual, minimum temperature
Zone:9
Type of plant -
perennial
Foliage:
v long YELLOW-BROWN spines
Common names for Echinopsis deserticola:
Echinopsis deserticola
is included in the following B and T World Seeds flowering plant categories:
5: Cactus Seed List
43: Herbaceous Border Plant Seed List
47: Chilean Native Plant Tree and Shrub Seeds
281: Cactaceae
Germination guide
Echinopsis deserticola seeds will usually germinate in 5-180 days, even under good conditions germination may be erratic. Normally will only germinate with light so surface sow. Sow Echinopsis deserticola seeds on the surface of a Peaty seed sowing mix at about 25°C.
Sand, and loam, with some sphagnum moss or coir (coconut fiber/dust) make a good mix for germinating cacti and similar seeds. The mix needs to be free-draining, and to be slightly water retentive. Surface sow the seeds and just cover with sand. Start germinating the seeds in shady (dark), humid conditions. As the seeds start to germinate, increase the light and decrease the humidity.
Cacti