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Growing Tips 
Germination
Growing cacti from seed is easy; that is, it's easy if you follow several simple rules. 
  1. Keep the seeds at a constant temperature of 70 degrees.  If the temperature fluctuates often plants will not germinate.  If there is no place in the house that has a constant temperature try the top of the refrigerator.
  2. Don't over water.  It is important to keep the soil moist for the seeds to germinate; however, many people over water.  In order to be sure that you don't over water, try putting pot you are growing the seeds in, in a cool whip container lid and fill the lid with water.
General Care
By following several simple rules you can successfully grow healthy cacti.
  1. Fertilize once a week.
  2. Only water when soil is completely dry.  By over water you may cause root damage.  It is better to under water than over water.