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by Cactusgirl
Tue Sep 05, 2023 9:55 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Anyone know what this is?
Replies: 1
Views: 283

Anyone know what this is?

Hi
A friends parents have had this plant growing in their garden for over 20 years and now for the first time it's flowering. Does anyone know what it's called please?
Thanks
by Cactusgirl
Sun Nov 20, 2022 5:37 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Using a dessicant dehumidifier in the greenhouse
Replies: 16
Views: 1161

Re: Using a dessicant dehumidifier in the greenhouse

That's great feedback thank you. Can you recommend or advise any brand names or wattages I should buy please? Thanks
by Cactusgirl
Sun Nov 20, 2022 5:30 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Using a dessicant dehumidifier in the greenhouse
Replies: 16
Views: 1161

Re: Using a dessicant dehumidifier in the greenhouse

Thank you for the replies. I thought about buying a dessicant dehumidifier for the following reasons: My greenhouse has automatically opening vents in the roof and manual ones in the side. In winter I bubble wrap the glass inside and fit all the plants on the staging at the far end where it is gener...
by Cactusgirl
Sun Nov 20, 2022 11:01 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Using a dessicant dehumidifier in the greenhouse
Replies: 16
Views: 1161

Using a dessicant dehumidifier in the greenhouse

Hi does anyone use/thinking of using a dessicant dehumidifier in their greenhouse? Just wondering if I should buy one and if it will be cheaper and better for my plants?
by Cactusgirl
Sat Aug 27, 2022 8:57 am
Forum: Greenhouse Tours
Topic: Thinking of getting a greenhouse or cold frame. Advice needed please
Replies: 12
Views: 6428

Re: Thinking of getting a greenhouse or cold frame. Advice needed please

Hi Gaborsim that looks interesting. I wasn't looking for a cold frame myself but it's given me an idea now. I'm looking at siting a cold frame within my greenhouse for the winter only. If I can get one big enough to house my collection then I can just bring in the delicate plants in house and everyt...
by Cactusgirl
Mon Aug 01, 2022 7:49 am
Forum: Greenhouse Tours
Topic: Thinking of getting a greenhouse or cold frame. Advice needed please
Replies: 12
Views: 6428

Re: Thinking of getting a greenhouse or cold frame. Advice needed please

I have a 6mx2m greenhouse and the cost to heat the whole area would be astronomical. So last winter I squeezed all my plants (except Melocactus, anything blue in colour and anything really delicate which I took indoors) onto 3 tier staging at the far end. I then bubble wrapped this particular area a...
by Cactusgirl
Sun Oct 24, 2021 10:23 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: places to visit in Peak District
Replies: 4
Views: 596

Re: places to visit in Peak District

Thanks for the info. I shall give Abbeybrook a try.
by Cactusgirl
Sun Oct 24, 2021 4:26 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: places to visit in Peak District
Replies: 4
Views: 596

places to visit in Peak District

Hi any information please on cactus nurseries in the Peak District of the UK which will be open during October? Thanks
by Cactusgirl
Sat Aug 07, 2021 9:29 am
Forum: Aloes, Gasteria, Haworthia Etc (The Haworthia Society)
Topic: cactus nurseries North Yorkshire
Replies: 3
Views: 1941

Re: cactus nurseries North Yorkshire

Hi we are going near to Scarborough but travelling up from North Essex
by Cactusgirl
Sat Aug 07, 2021 9:28 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: cactus nurseries North Yorkshire
Replies: 4
Views: 780

Re: cactus nurseries North Yorkshire

Thank you all that is appreciated. Looking forward to getting some more plants!! 😂