palm tree questions?
I am planting some christmas tree palms in pots indoors and growing them under HID lights. Should I use Metal halide, sodium, or both? I currently have them germinating. After germination how long should I wait to fertlize them after they sprout. I will be using a mix of different mediums will good drainage, and then adding a good palm fertilizer. Anyone know of any good palm specific fertilizers that work well? Any input or suggestions would be great. Thanks.
Open the link below for some facts about planting palm tree seeds, and everything you need to know. The answer to the question is long and lengthy so keeping this one bookmarked will help you for later use.
Float Test: Viable seeds invariably sink to the bottom when soaked in water and bad seeds float for the reasons described above.(Pinch Test:)
Also see;Germination Medium/Soil
http://www.junglemusic.net/palmadvice/palms-seed-germination.htm
Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.palmtreesltd.com/faqs.htmlTo answer the question of the lights to use. The safest is;
The ballast provides positive resistance which limits the flow of electricity to the lamp.
Swinging HID lamp demo’s true diffuse reflection.mov
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