What watering method used when germinating Nepenthes seeds

[alpiner]

Recently just ordered a number of seeds from Rob, supposed to receive today. Plus some from PiscesiLim. I'll do some quick experiment on water tray, water tray+cover, misting/spray+cover, for 2 media (Cut Sphagnum Moss+pearlite, peat moss+pearlite). So that's 2x3 variables. I'll put them side by side and use same seeds (LL hopefully with highest chance of germination), for all these perturbations. Don't think I hv enough seeds to add more variables, and I don't want to hv too little seeds per scenario. Will duplicate with another Neps, if I hv time today. Spent ~4-5hrs preparing the media and trays last night, ran out of time to take photo. By the time I realized, it's already 12:45am. Will post later.

[paphioboy]

Erm, I'm watering from above.... Is that advisable?

[edmund83]

paphioboy, i think this wayt should be ok as long as the water level never existing the medium. Keep moist better than too wet.

[cbkhoon]

i put seed on to wet moss in boxes, and cover them, there are some holes on the sides. I will replenish water by spraying at the side when needed.

[bactrus]

My prefrence is on water tray as I am I lazy person. Just add water. Clean once a week. Hehe...

Misting if you have the time is definately a very good method. I hope Shawn can see this an post a reply. He is an expert in growing neps from seeds.

[shawnintland]

Hi BA! Yep, I saw it! I use the daily misting method, with plastic boxes with a 1" screened 'window' for ventilation. My media is finely chopped sphagnum moss about 1-2 cm deep. It IS a bit time consuming, but on the other hand you really become familiar with your seeds! I occasionally have problems with mold/fungus and lately have added florescent lighting to my germination racks and 'seem' to be getting far more algae growth than I used to have. My best advice; "Do not give up on them!" I think most seeds get tossed before they have been given a real chance to grow...even when you are 'sure' that are not going to grow, dump the sphagnum out under a bush in your yard where you water regularly (and stick the tag in too!)...you'll be amazed at how many things pop up 6 mos. to 2 years later!
Good luck!
~Shawn