the temperature is + 25 °C. the moisture in the containers and the amount of light is the same as previously. 19 of the monilaria seeds have sprouted, 6 of the argyroderma and 3 of the lithops. i removed the lid from the container with the monilaria because most of the seeds had sprouted. the risk of getting mold or fungal attack on the seedlings grows every day when the lids are closed without ventilation. it's difficult to say when exactly the monilaria became so numerous because of the mist on the lid and the fact that i also checked the containers only once a day. the lid removing happened on the day 5 for the monilaria which seem to be the first in everything though apparently they are notoriously difficult to flower.
i water and fertilize my living stones on the 7th of april and notice that one of the conphytum plants has dried up and died. i watered the living stones just a week ago but it clearly was not enough. on the other hand both argyroderma plants are changing their leaves the second time. on the 9th i transplant the last living conophytum plant to a smaller pot. i realize it's too early but the plant is too tiny compared to its nursery pot. before i transplant my conphytum i remember to rinse the pumice. at this time my conophytum is also finally changing its leaves for the second time - its second set of true leaves. to me the conophytum calculus seem the most finicky of the bunch. only one out of ten has survived this far. i keep the photoperiod at 12 h/day during this month. as i receive guests this month i fiddle with the timer to keep the lights on during more pleasant hours such as 10 am to 10 pm versus 7 am to 7 pm. my guests sleep in the living room so i do not wish to dist...
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