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- Lophophora williamsii (peyote) from seeds multiply
- Where do you get seeds from?
- Lophophora williamsii pollinate
- How to prepare Lophophora williamsii seeds
- Lophophora williamsii sow
- Tips
Sowing peyote yourself is not easy
Lophophora williamsii (peyote) from seeds multiply
Lophophora williamsii is the botanical name of a very special cactus species, the peyote. This cactus is not only pulled because of its exceptional flowering. It contains substances that are similar to mescaline, but whose enjoyment is prohibited. To pull Lophophora out of seeds.
Where do you get seeds from?
Seeds of Lophophora williamsii can be obtained legally from specialist seed traders. You can also harvest the seeds from the fruits of peyote.
For this, you have to bring your Lophophora williamsii to flower and then pollinate the flowers.
Lophophora williamsii pollinate
Only when the flowers of peyote are pollinated, the cactus can produce seeds. The flowers open in the morning and close in the afternoon. When they are open, go with a cotton swab over the yellow pollen and the pistils. You should repeat this process several times.
Whether the fertilization worked, usually shows up a few days later. It then forms a reddish fruit under the flower. Depending on how late in the year the fertilization has taken place, it may take several months for a fruit to develop.
The seeds are stored until sowing in the spring dry and dark. The fresher the seed, the higher the germination capacity. He should not be older than five years.
How to prepare Lophophora williamsii seeds
To increase the germination capacity of the seed, place it in the fridge for two weeks before sowing, then allow it to dry for another two weeks.
Sowing is best done on sterilized soil. To do this, heat the soil in the oven for about several minutes at about 60 to 80 degrees.
Lophophora williamsii sow
Fill a bowl with potting soil and sprinkle the seed thinly. Do not cover it with substrate, as Peyote is a light germ. Cover the bowl with a transparent lid or cover with plastic wrap.
The substrate is kept moderately moist. Place the seed trays in a warm, light place.
Tips
Lophophora williamsii can also be propagated via cuttings. They are cut directly over root.