Dyckia velascana

Select offsets that are approximately a 1/3 or more the size of the mother plant. Either pull away or with a sharp knife, slice down the side of the stem of the mother plant to remove the offset with roots attached where possible. Place to one side and allow the wound to callous for 4 - 8 hours.

1 part Premium Potting Mix + 1 part Orchid Bark

3/4 fill the 140mm pot with mix. Hold the offset over the soil mix in the pot and back fill around the offset and firm down. The offset should stand firm and be approximately 20 - 30mm into the mix, not too deep or it will rot. Water the pots of mix thoroughly with Previcur fungicide.  Place in cold house, keep moist. Maintain cold house environment between 50-75% humidity and temperature between 20-30° C.

Strike Rate:-     Field Stock        75-95 %

                        Nursery Stock   90-99 %

Rooting time:- Field Stock        4 - 8 weeks

                        Nursery Stock  4 - 8 weeks

Collect the berries once they have ripened. Remove as much of the flesh as possible while it is fresh. Wash off the remaining flesh in a bucket of water with solvol soap, rinse and lay out to dry in a tray or on paper towel. Store in a cool, dark place. For best results plant as soon as possible.

Viability:-         3 - 6 months

Seeds/gram:-

1 part Premium Seed Raising Mix + 1 part Perlite

Fill seedling tray and firm down. Surface sow seed, light enhances germination, water in well with Previcur fungicide mix. Place on 21° heated bed with misters. Maintain hothouse environment between 50-75% humidity and temperature between 20-34° C.

Viable seeds/gram:-

Germination time:-   20 - 45 days

Pricking out:-

Tube Mix:-                1 part Premium Potting Mix  + 2 parts coarse washed Sand

Pot Mix:-                   1 part Premium Potting Mix + 1 part Orchid Grade Bark