When should I transplant seedlings?
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BonsaiDTLA
Shohin
Here's a grail thread, somewhat relevant https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/black-pine-seedling-cuttings.24555/
Check it out and read more on this site. The search function will help answer your questions
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sorce
Nonsense Rascal
You Star Jumping nerds are hard to pin down!
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Sorce
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Sorce
Shibui
Imperial Masterpiece
There is no right time to transplant seedlings.
They can be done any time from germination but I have also left some for several years before moving them to individual pots.
Yours are weak and elongated from limited light, especially the acacias so stems will be easily damaged at this stage. I would let them harden up before trying to transplant. Some daily sun would help I think. The pines look strong enough but can certainly be left longer without any problem.
They can be done any time from germination but I have also left some for several years before moving them to individual pots.
Yours are weak and elongated from limited light, especially the acacias so stems will be easily damaged at this stage. I would let them harden up before trying to transplant. Some daily sun would help I think. The pines look strong enough but can certainly be left longer without any problem.
Cypress187
Masterpiece
I think when the roots and stem are strong. Welcome to the forum!
Darkskywalker
Seedling
Thank you all
Not enough light? They sit in south-facing window sill 24-7.
Not enough light? They sit in south-facing window sill 24-7.
But what’s your weather been like lately? I ask this because my spring right now is a randomizing mixed bag of sun, storms and even hail and frost. I have some seedlings in a window that gets great light when nature permits but some days are overcast and while still “light” it just doesn’t compare to those nice clear days where the sun gets through.
I actually had some seeds stall for a bit when the weather seemed to turn back to winter for a week but after 2 days of clear skies and moderate sun they have perked right up.
So yes depending on how Spring is behaving it is possible to sit on a windowsill in daylight all day and still get “inadequate“light until the season really gets its foot in the door...roll on summer!
From your pictures it looks like you have some nice sunny days, so hopefully they are a regular thing.
edit: I just noticed yo have some Jacaranda Mimosifolia, I keep meaning to get me some of those!
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leatherback
The Treedeemer
Enough light is a balance between ambient temperature and ligt intensity. If indoors with a weak spring sun you will have too warm conditions for the amount of light reaching the tree. One of the reasons I sow them outside!
