Nothofagus spp. & Aeonium sp. germination

[johnw]

Monday I received Nothofagus antarctica, N. betuloides and N. alpina seed.  Presumbly they were collected in the southern hemisphere recently, their autumn.  I intend to stratify them in the fridge asap in damp green live sphagnum in a plastic bag until late November or early December.  Is this the correct treatment or do some not require stratification?

On Tuesday the Canary Island Aeonium spp. seed arrived and I presume I can sow them as I do cactus - under lights, gritty mix, surface sow, de-bag immediately after germination (days? weeks?), get into sun gradually and water only when somewhat dry.  Is this correct?

Thanks

johnw - +13c

[johnw]

I promptly stratified those Nothofagus seed in live green moist sphagnum and placed them in the refrigerator.  A few had roots by mid December and were potted up shorttly thereafter.  Only one betuloides, no antarctica (yet) and several alpinas.  The latter I find out may in fact not be a synonym for a small-leafed procera but a presumed natural cross of procera and pumilio.  Any cultivational tips on the betuloides would be greatly appreciated.

johnw