Growing RARE indoor plants from SEED 🌱 | Anthurium Forgetii

Here are the results of 8 weeks of Sphagnum, Soil and Perlite Germination. I finally want to share the process of planting and germinating my own Anthurium Forgetii seeds. It's wonderful to see a plant multiplying in other means then a stem propagation. Seeds are a cheap way to enlarge your houseplant collection. I got them from a friend and decided to test 3 different media. I documented the process for weeks and decided to pot the seedling up at last.
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[@LeafyLuster]

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed seeing my little babies grow up week for week. Here ist the 9 month UPDATE on the seedlings: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIOwqnael72Je80 Make sure to lightly smash the subscribe button while you are at it 💚

[@MillennialPlanter]

I’m so happy I came across your channel! I’ve dived down the world of anthurium seeds and pollination so this was super great to watch!

[@LeafyLuster]

I'm so glad to hear that Marina! I hope this gave you a little insight of what to expect. So far the seedlings are doing well in the soil i stuck them in. All growing their 2nd leaf, yay 🎉. I hope I can pollinate some Anthurium myself once they will be mature enough to bloom 😊.

[@AG-de9il]

I love this video, thank you for making this!

[@LeafyLuster]

Glad you enjoyed it! I had so much fun watching my little seeds grow, I'm happy to share the xperience 💚.

[@justinamontgomery2618]

Great job butterfly, those will be so fun to see grow.....life is amazing, how all that info is packed inside a seed!

[@LeafyLuster]

Absolutely, it's such a joy to watch those little seedlings grow. Currently they are growing a second leaf and it's soooo cute 💚

[@sal9842]

That was so fun to watch! Good video 😊

[@LeafyLuster]

Thank you Sally 😊, I had a lot of fun watching my little seedlings grow up as well. I'm glad I could share the experience with you.

[@auracolunga3143]

This is amazing! Thank you for sharing your experience 💚

[@LeafyLuster]

Of course you're welcome!!

[@jasonhong5971]

Yes ive been wondering about this haha, thank you pretty girl

[@LeafyLuster]

Your welcome Jason 😊 Glad you'liked it!

[@AdrianaSanchez-un6eh]

Awesome video thanks a bunch!

[@LeafyLuster]

Glad you liked it Adriana, happy to share the experience. If you would like to see how they are looking now check out one of my latest videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIOwqnael72Je80 I show them all in detail there 😊💚

[@naysneedle5707]

I wonder whether the difference between the three batches was solely down to light. You said the perlite batch was in a brighter spot, but also the perlite being bright white would have reflected most of that light so the seedlings would get even more. Whereas the soil mix being black absorbs most of the light that hits it. And the moss will be reflecting more light than the soil but less than the perlite. Just a theory.

[@LeafyLuster]

Really good theory though. Someone else also made me aware of the fact that the perlite reflects more light than the other substrates. I am pretty sure it had some sort of effect on the seedlings. Since my sample size was so small it's pretty hard to draw any sort of definite conclusions though 😅 I think the amount of air circulation/microclimate of the roots had an effect too since the soil is more compact etc. Btw. You should check out my new video, I posted last week (Plant Tour). I'm showing an update on the seedlings in there & there are still differences visible.

[@masiehmitra8273]

I was looking for video’s about propagating anthuriums because I have a mama A.magnificum with berries that I crossed with papa A.forgetii. Funny I came across your video with possibly the same thing. What are the odds? :p I think your seedlings in perlite did best because they received more light reflecting from the white medium. I also think that is why they had bigger leaves with shorter petioles because they didn’t need to reach out for more light. The ones in the soil had shorter roots because soil has more nutrients so there is no need to send roots everywhere to search for it. And I think the soil did worst because there are way more microbes in it.

[@LeafyLuster]

That's really funny indeed. I haven't even thought about the reflection of the white perlite, really good point! The nutrients in the soil are definetly a reason, but aren't microbes also important to the plants? At least the good ones :D

[@nellsgarden2925]

Hi Christina 🤗I was wondering do you allow air in from time to time for the ones in the boxes for humidity or do you keep it sealed until you see a leaf?

[@LeafyLuster]

Hi Nell, I do air the boxes and containers out from time to time. Doesn't have to be multiple times every day but a few times a week doesn't hurt. Especially if there is a lot of condensation happening on the inside of the container. I usually just open the container to check on the seeds because I am impatient & then just blow a little fresh air in there to create some movement & then close it back up. Oh and in my experience it 's more important to air the boxes out once you have some leaves, so they don't "melt". The seeds don't seem to mind as much. Hope this helps 😊.

[@shiny-dust]

i love how you have sodium hypochlorite in your house but no gloves. living dangerously! 😹

[@LeafyLuster]

This comment made me laugh so hard 🤣🤣🤣, living on the edge here 😎

[@Hashdent]

It’s a bleach (Clorox) and yes better to use gloves when dealing with chemicals

[@MichelaClima]

Hey, just stumbled upon your video. How are the seedlings doing? Tried searching on your KZbin and IG pages but could not find an update 😊

[@LeafyLuster]

I have shown them in a few videos, for example here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGiznWiubNGjesU at 17:03 THEN here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnfYgZmGf5mgnrs at 7:25 The differences are still visible. I potted them up into single pots today actually 😊 So they can grow without any competition.

[@tonyturner6948]

Try some Fluval Stratum media next time. It is superb for growth stimulation due to minerals content

[@LeafyLuster]

Thank you for the tip 🙏😊

[@Veravvs]

Did you ever get white or gray mold on your seeds? That's the problem I'm having now. Did you remove the lids frequently?

[@LeafyLuster]

I haven't had this issue with these seeds. It was my first time sowing hosueplant seeds though. But I did treat them with the Sodiumhypochlorite to prevent exactly that. It desinfects the seeds and kills of any bacteria or mold on the outside ( learned that in my old job in the lab 😊). I guess ethanol or hydrogen peroxide solutions would also help with that. maybe you can try to remove the mold with a Q-tip and some alcohol or hydrogen peroxide solution ? If it is not too late. I did open up the lid once a week maybe. Definetly not everyday. Hope this helps.

[@Veravvs]

@@LeafyLuster I actually tried hydrogen peroxide on a q tip yesterday! I'll keep monitoring them 🤞 Thanks 😊

[@single_use_planet_]

I wanna buy some warroqueanum seeds, has anyone found the success rate to be pretty much 100% or should I get 2 seeds instead of just one?

[@LeafyLuster]

Uhhh haven't had Warocqueanum seeds yet. Just from my experience with seeds, I'd say get 2. Even though all of my seeds germinated well, some stopped growing or are very far behind in growth. In any case, best of luck with them Maddy!

[@kattiew1133]

Is there any updates on these babies? They should be fully grown by now.... Would be nice to see them

[@LeafyLuster]

I wish they would be fully grown :D I had a few hickups, not enough light and too much humidity for a while that didn't do them well but Ii have shown them in a few videos, you can check them out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGiznWiubNGjesU at 17:03 THEN here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnfYgZmGf5mgnrs at 7:25 The differences are still visible. I potted them up into single pots and put some moss around the base so they can grow without any competition 😊.

[@LeafyLuster]

I might do a dedicated video, since a lot of people want to know how they are doing :)

[@kattiew1133]

@@LeafyLuster- since I wrote this, I actually found a video, where you showed them together with all the propagations you've made :) - and yes.... they don't do grow very fast Thanks for answering!

[@user-mw7fv7hc5j]

Excuse me where did you buy the seeds?

[@LeafyLuster]

I got them from a plant friend in Berlin. He pollinated his Anthurium and asked a few people on Instagram if we wanted some. Unfortunately not a shop.

[@user-mw7fv7hc5j]

@@LeafyLuster Thank you for answering. I subscribed because the video was informative 👍👍👍

[@lianevoelker9845]

Warum wachsen die nur so langsam 😭. Okay, bei mir ist jetzt auch Winter in Australien, aber dennoch.

[@LeafyLuster]

Ohhh ja, feel you! Seit dem sie in den Töpfen sind, hab ich sie zwar immer noch in der Propbox aber sie wachsen sooooo langsam. Mittlerweile ist endlich mal das 3 kleine Blatt unterwegs. Die die nicht so recht wollten stecken aber immernoch im 1-Blatt stadium fest 😅

[@LeafyLuster]

Grüße nach Australien 🤗