I found an odd seed, as you do, in the bottom of yet another bag, and once again decided to try to make something happen in a horticultural type of way. I wanted to grow it!
First, I put said seed between 2 moist tissues, covered it and then left it. Sure enough, a day or so later the little bugger had popped out and I placed it gently into its first home.
After a week or so, it had grown to about 2 inches and its leaves had taken on a distinct look, one that I was familiar with. A visit to the local flower and bird market followed where I purchased a new pot for my new friend.
A weeks break from work finds me and my little friend enjoying the view and the odd sunny day together and i am fascinated by the rate of growth and the beauty of the formation of the leaves. Having found an interest in photography recently and with great subject matter available I snap away feverishly.
All being well, watching grass grow might not be as dull as it sounds.
Taken 2 days ago, love the symmetry.
Taken 6-15pm today, a dull overcast day. I liked the way the leaves were stretching up towards the light.
On reading, OK glancing, through a few comments and seeing the kinds of set ups of all shapes and sizes being used I think I'd better mention my set up.
Seed. check.
Nice looking pot. check.
light/temp/humidity. SE Asia climate, 6 month summer sun, aided this week with 80w lamp due to dull days.
PH meter. check
Nutrition. so far only lightly watered 3 times,
Grow medium. a bag of potting soil from bird/flower market.
Comfy chair. check
Faith. An abundance. yes, I know I'll need it.
As you would expect I am not expecting miracles but I am hoping to get some nice pictures of the life of my little friend, just got to keep the little bugger happy and healthy now.
First, I put said seed between 2 moist tissues, covered it and then left it. Sure enough, a day or so later the little bugger had popped out and I placed it gently into its first home.
After a week or so, it had grown to about 2 inches and its leaves had taken on a distinct look, one that I was familiar with. A visit to the local flower and bird market followed where I purchased a new pot for my new friend.
A weeks break from work finds me and my little friend enjoying the view and the odd sunny day together and i am fascinated by the rate of growth and the beauty of the formation of the leaves. Having found an interest in photography recently and with great subject matter available I snap away feverishly.
All being well, watching grass grow might not be as dull as it sounds.
Taken 2 days ago, love the symmetry.
Taken 6-15pm today, a dull overcast day. I liked the way the leaves were stretching up towards the light.
On reading, OK glancing, through a few comments and seeing the kinds of set ups of all shapes and sizes being used I think I'd better mention my set up.
Seed. check.
Nice looking pot. check.
light/temp/humidity. SE Asia climate, 6 month summer sun, aided this week with 80w lamp due to dull days.
PH meter. check
Nutrition. so far only lightly watered 3 times,
Grow medium. a bag of potting soil from bird/flower market.
Comfy chair. check
Faith. An abundance. yes, I know I'll need it.
As you would expect I am not expecting miracles but I am hoping to get some nice pictures of the life of my little friend, just got to keep the little bugger happy and healthy now.
