Prepare your working space Step 1 - Grab a plant marker from the kit and mark it as either ’succulent mix’ or ‘cactus mix‘. We recommend to add the current date on it as well, so you remember when you sowed the seeds. We recommend using a black marker. Step 2 - Take one of the biodegradable growing pots and keep it nearby. Notice that the pots have drainage holes at the bottom, so you might want to place it on a water resistant surface.

Expand the soil discs Step 1 - Grab a big bowl and place one soil disc inside it. Step 2 - The soil discs expand faster when in contact with hot water. Heat 1-2 litres of water to approximately 122°F; This is the ideal temperature for expansion. Step 3 - Pour half a glass of the heated water directly on top of the soil disc. This will soften the dry surface tension around the disc. Step 4 - Add small portions of water to the bowl (not directly on the soil disc), and watch how the soil expands. Repeat this process until the soil disc reaches 6-8 times its original size. DO NOT touch the disc while adding water as it can break inside the bowl. After 5-10 min, to make sure the disc has reached its full size, gently touch the soil to look for any hard, unexpanded pieces. Step 5 - Let the expanded soil cool down for a couple of minutes before sowing the seeds. Gently squeeze the soil to remove excess water.

Sow the seeds Step 1 - Remove the net and gently break the soil using your hands and place it inside the biodegradable pot until it is almost full. Keep a small portion of soil aside, you will use it to cover the seeds after you sow them.

Your kit contains the following components:

Ideal for seed starting. The pots can be transplanted directly into the ground at a later stage.

BiodegradableGrowing Pots X4

Made from a unique mixture of peat moss, perlite, dolomitelime and additional nutrients. Expands 6-7 times of its original size when watered.

Peat SoilDiscs X4

Allows you to label each pot. Write the seed’s name and sowing date.

PlantMarkers X4

Seeds: 2 Packets Each

Once you are ready to sow & grow the seeds, follow this step-by-step guide to achieve best possible results.

Cactus - A diverse assortment of cacti seeds including Cereus, Golden Barrel, Parodia, Hedgehogs, Mammillarias, Melocactus, Notocactus, Opuntias, Organ pipes, Ferocactus, Gymnocalycium, Trichocereus, Saguaro and more.

Succulents - A diverse assortment of larger succulent seeds including Agaves, Aloes, Beaucarnea, Dasylirion, Fouquieria, Hechtia, Nolina, Yucca and others.

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Step 2 - Grab 7-10 seeds and gently sprinkle them evenly across the pot’s surface. If your packet arrived with more seeds in it, you can keep the extras in a sealed envelope or a plastic bag and store it in your refrigerator or freezer for future use. Don’t forget to label it. Step 3 - Cover the seeds with the remaining soil you kept aside. The seeds should be covered with 1/2 inch of soil. Do not plant the seed too deep, as it will decrease the germination rate. Step 4 - Gently tighten the top layer of the soil to make it a bit flatter and firmer.

After planting, leave the pot in a greenhouse or on a warm windowsill, covered with a clear plastic bag to preserve soil moisture. Using a sealed ziplock bag will keep out undesirables like fungus, gnats, or other pests. Keep away from direct sun until germination.

Be patient as you wait for your plants to germinate. Germination can take anywhere from several weeks to 1-2 months.

Water when the compost becomes almost completely dry, but spray the surface with water regularly, to keep it moist. Watch soil moisture. Don’t allow soil to dry out but never saturate it.

Once the seeds sprout, start giving your seedlings a chance to breathe by removing the transparent cover during the day.

Keep temperature between 50 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. As the cacti & succulents grow, you may leave the cover off for longer periods of time until the plant is well-established and no longer needs the cover.

Keep your plants at a steady, warm temperature. Seedlings will appreciate bright light, but will not do well in full sun. placing the pots in a bright

Additional tips:

• Best time to sow the seeds is in the spring. • Never to let water sit in the rosette as it can cause rot or fungal diseases that will kill

the plant. • Remove dead leaves from the bottom of the plants as it grows. These dead leaves

attract pests and bugs. • As with all succulents and cacti, careful watering habits and plenty of light will

help ensure success.• Most plants shut down and stop respiring above 30 degrees, to open their stomata

to breathe again once night falls and temperatures drop. During the summer months, it is best if they have some shade if the temperatures are over 30 degrees Celsius.

• Cactus & succulents prefer a warm environment. During the cold winter months, it’s too cold to keep the plants outside, as they originate in warm places where it stays warm all year and there is no risk of frost.

• Don’t be frightened by natural “corking”. One aspect of the cactus life cycle with which most people are not familiar is the process of “corking”, in which the bottom portions of a mature cactus slowly start to develop a tough, brown, bark-like exterior. Though this condition can appear serious because it replaces the natural green exterior with one that appears dead, it’s not actually a sign that the plant is in any danger and can usually be ignored.

Disclaimer of Liability: This kit contains seeds originated in the US. This kit was designed as a gift, and should be treated as such. Gazuros Ltd. does not assume responsibility and disclaims liability for non-germinated seeds arising from improper use of this product, or as a result of factors that are beyond the company’s control.

spot under a shelf in the greenhouse or in a window that gets sun for only part of the day is a good option. For even better control, however, artificial lighting is ideal.

Repot when the plants are well-established. Cacti & succulents grow fairly slowly. It should take about 6 months to 1 year to grow to roughly the size of a large marble. Once the plants reach this size, it is a good time to repot them in individual pots. Use a fork or spoon to gently tease out individual cacti, taking care not to catch the spikes on your skin. Part-fill a small pot with gritty compost and gently ease the seedling into place. Use tweezers to ensure the seedling is not sitting at an angle. Fill around the seedling with compost and water well. Add more compost if necessary and then use the spoon to arrange gravel around the seedling.

Allow your plants to recover from repotting in the shade. Because the transplantation process can be stressful for plants, it’s important that you allow your plants to “recover” after each time you repot them. Instead of keeping the repotted cactus/succulent in a location where it receives a good amount of sunlight, try keeping it in a shaded or partially-shaded area until its roots re-establish. Gradually re-introduce the plant to sun over a period of a month or so. Eventually, you want to keep the pots in a sunny spot such as a windowsill.

Fertilize young plants during the growing months. Though cacti & succulents grow slowly, their growth can be supplemented during the growing months of spring and summer with the light application of fertilizer or plant food. Cacti & succulents generally require less fertilizer than other plants — try using a dilute solution of liquid fertilizer once a month. Mix a small quantity of liquid fertilizer with an equal volume of water. Use this mixture to water your cactus every second or third watering.

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