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[TommyTopTraps]

Hi everyone,

I am new to growing from seed and am having my first bash!

So far I have about 8 seedlings but the first one to germinate seems to look quite different and despite it's head start, growth now seems to be on pause.
(Pictures attached) any thoughts? Normal?

http://www.cpukforum...lery&image=5131 (normal looking)
http://www.cpukforum...lery&image=5132 (seems a bit chubby?)


My other question is after reading mixed advice. Should these seeds be covered (increasing humidity) or open (increasing light exposure)?

I started using makeshift germination chambers from transparent Tupperware containers with holes in the lids. I have taken the lids off now as the first seed to germinate was just chucked in with my pullings and did not have a lid on.

Any other advice about what I should or shouldn't be doing with my seeds would be very welcome,

Tom

Edited by TommyTopTraps, 08 June 2012 - 15:16 PM.

[mantrid]

I dont think Mr Chubby is Dionaea. Just leave it and see what happens. Are those white tufts growing out of it or is that something unconnected to it

[mobile]

'Mr Chubby' seedling is reminiscent of Cephalotus seedlings, but you'd have notice the seed when potting, as they are radically different to VFT seeds. I guess you'll just have to wait and see what it turns out to be.

[TommyTopTraps]

Thanks for the responses,

I am sure when this seedling first emerged, it was wearing a dianaea (or very similar) seed as a hat (in the usual fashion).

It is an odd one - the strange hair I think is part of the plant as it is growing from a kind of central pore.

I thought the most likely thing was that it was a different similar looking seed that got mixed up at a nursery but I guess I will have to wait and see...

[TommyTopTraps]

mobile, on 08 June 2012 - 19:40 PM, said:

'Mr Chubby' seedling is reminiscent of Cephalotus seedlings, but you'd have notice the seed when potting, as they are radically different to VFT seeds. I guess you'll just have to wait and see what it turns out to be.

I just looked up pictures of Cephalotus seedlings and they are so similar to Mr chubby, I think he must be one type or other of those! thanks!