Trans planting seedlings 39 


Six-month-old seedlings of Cereus peruvianus have been replanted 
in 18-inch ‘‘flats’” as shown above. These plants make rapid growth 
and within the next year may be 8 inches tall and a beautiful blue- 
green. Seedlings must never get too dry. 
inch above the soil. This label can be numbered and a record kept 
of the seeds planted and the date of planting. Do not plant the 
seeds too thickly. 
Sift enough clean, fine sand over the surface to cover the seeds to 
a depth not greater than the height of the seed. A layer of charcoal 
Or pea-size poultry grit may be used instead of fine sand to keep the 
surface free from algae and to provide the tiny seedlings with the 
correct environment as they push their way from under the gravel. 
