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by AndrewG
Mon Aug 22, 2016 8:17 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Cacti Rescue advice for newbie
Replies: 23
Views: 6990

Re: Cacti Rescue advice for newbie

Thankyou very much Rodsmith. They are due for their first watering in their new pots at the end of the week. Here are the other three in my collection. The little white-spiked one was the first of this bunch that I got. I think it needs potting on too as I didn't know to do that at the time. I have...
by AndrewG
Wed Aug 17, 2016 6:23 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: I think my Peperomia is flowering
Replies: 3
Views: 2097

Re: I think my Peperomia is flowering

Found out a picture of the terrarium complete with quite a show of flowers if Pepperomia flowers can be referred to as such! Keep us updated with the flowers
by AndrewG
Tue Aug 16, 2016 12:48 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: I think my Peperomia is flowering
Replies: 3
Views: 2097

Re: I think my Peperomia is flowering

Looks like it to me too! I always liked Pepperomias though I guess they don't get much recognition here as only some species are succulent in nature. Their flowers for the most part are not much to look at, tending to be conical spikes. I quite like growing the non-succulent species for a change of ...
by AndrewG
Tue Aug 16, 2016 12:33 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Hello from carlisle
Replies: 5
Views: 3302

Re: Hello from carlisle

You also have a Portulacaria afra 'variegata' in the centre and a couple of Sempervivums in there though I don't know which species. Welcome! It's always nice to see a mixed planter; it's often the case that as people learn more they move away from them but I still think the best way to show of the ...
by AndrewG
Thu Aug 11, 2016 11:48 pm
Forum: Monthly Photo Competitions
Topic: August-Plants and their flowers
Replies: 12
Views: 9024

Re: August-Plants and their flowers

I didn't think to take nice photographs of these away from the rest of the plants and without labels but some of these flowers are just stunning.
by AndrewG
Thu Aug 11, 2016 9:25 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Hi from sunny Nottinghamshire!
Replies: 4
Views: 2961

Hi from sunny Nottinghamshire!

HI, I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Andy (or Andrew, either is fine), 22 and from Nottinghamshire - attending the Sheffield Branch when time and university permits. I have been growing cacti for around 4 years now after re-taking up the hobby during years out from university due to illness; h...