Cactus Mixed

Cactus Mixed: variety and characteristics

Cactus Mixed is a perennial flower of the Cactus Mixed family (Cactaceae). Cactus Mixeds, with their exotic and whimsical shapes and colours, are favourites of many.

A cactus seed mix — an interesting and patient hobby for the windowsill.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 71%
• Seeds per packet: 34–46 pcs (0.2 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: February – May; on the surface
• Flowering: April and May
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Cactus Mixed

Cactus Mixed seeds are sown in February – May. The plants flower in April and May. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Cactus Mixed

• Sowing method: on the surface
• Depth: on the surface
• Spacing: in a small dish
• Germination: 14–60 days at 22–28 °C
• Position: sunny spot

The seeds are sown thickly in the soil, covered lightly on top. A container of water must be placed under the container in which the seeds are placed. They must never be watered directly with water.

Sow in a sandy substrate under a lid; keep moist until germination.

Flowering and uses

They grow slowly.

Frequently asked questions

When should Cactus Mixed be sown?

The recommended sowing months are February – May. Sowing method: on the surface.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 34–46 seeds, pack size 0.2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 71%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.