Here is the timetable of what to expect from your Victoria seedlings if all of the Absolute Essentials are met. Slower growth indicates that something isn't right and survival is questionable. Faster growth is possible in optimum conditions. Hybrids will be at the lower end of the estimates, species at the higher end. Once in 6" pots, all can be purposely stalled if final installation needs to be delayed.

From sprout to planting with filiform leaf, two hastate leaves and roots in 3 ounce cups with holes, sand and peat	6-10 days
Planting to first floating leaf (Begin fertilizing with the Cocktail as directed)	6-10 days	12-20 days
Second floating leaf (bigger than the first)	6-10 days	18-30 days
Third floating leaf (bigger than the second)	6-10 days	24-40 days
Boost to 8 ounce cup with holes, sand and peat - 2" to 4" pads		30-50 days
Boost to 6" pot with holes, sand and peat - 4"-6" pads		50-80 days
Final installation - 8" and up pads		60-100 days