D. Capensis Seed Storage Time?

[maneatingmoo]

I want to try growing D. Capensis from seeds, but I don't know how long they can be stored (or where) and still be able to grow. Does anybody know the answer?

 

[polywer2345]

keep it dry and in a fridge if not going to use. most seeds are viable for a year

 

[maneatingmoo]

Ok, I thought it would be really cool to have a big jar full of seeds, then plant a ton of them all over in pots . I don't fully understand why people say these plants are annoying, but I probably will soon.

 

[Neps_N_Things]

I think you might have a few more plants than you could handle if you planted a big jar of them . (just a couple hundred thousand)

 

[maneatingmoo]

I meant a little jar. Ooh, wouldn't it be cool to have a little thing of seeds that will grow well together and label it: Mystery Seeds. Then plant them and have a surprise mixture of plants!

 

[larry]

I love capensis, I'm starting a couple thousand seeds right now. I'm experimenting on them, seeing which ones will grow in plain ol potting soil.

 

[rattler]

from the time of the last plant setting seed it took me 2 years before i quite finding seedlings, removing them as i found them......so stored at 75 degrees and 50% humidity ill say they last 2 years.....stored cool in the fridge, 10-20 years would not surprise me...

i REALLY do like the looks of a well grown capensis but i WILL NOT EVER grow them in my regular collection in the basement ever again......they can live here at the office away from my other plants.......

 

[upper]

is it possible to have so many capensis seed, you use the seed as a growing medium for other capensis?

 

[CPlantaholic]

lmao.

larry, that's a very interesting idea. let us know if you get any to survive.

 

[jimscott]

Storage time? Never a necessity. They're like guppies!

 

[maneatingmoo]

How are they like guppies?

 

[jimscott]

Adorable things.... they breed uncontrollably!

 

[BigCarnivourKid]

How are they like guppies?

They multiply like crazy and spread everywhere.

 

[maneatingmoo]

Oh