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by AlanW
Mon Mar 05, 2018 12:02 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Which Fertilizer?
Replies: 10
Views: 4051

Re: Which Fertilizer?

So sorry for not replying sooner Eric & David. Had a major technical problem now thankfully sorted.

Thank you for the detailed advice.
by AlanW
Sat Feb 17, 2018 2:55 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Which Fertilizer?
Replies: 10
Views: 4051

Re: Which Fertilizer?

Thank you for that Eric. What concentration do you use the white vinegar at?
by AlanW
Sat Feb 17, 2018 2:52 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Which Fertilizer?
Replies: 10
Views: 4051

Re: Which Fertilizer?

Thank you Richard. I have looked at their website & no it is not available here. Thank you for your suggestion
by AlanW
Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:02 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Which Fertilizer?
Replies: 10
Views: 4051

Re: Which Fertilizer?

Thank you for the information Terry. I did a search for Chempak 8 & found a link to a BCSS thread which discusses this at length & the majority agreed.

I will check my compost pH value first though.
by AlanW
Mon Feb 12, 2018 5:21 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Which Fertilizer?
Replies: 10
Views: 4051

Which Fertilizer?

Hi there folks I have trawled through a lot of posts but cannot find a clear recommendation for which fertilizer to use for desert cacti & epiphytes. I see adverts on line for Chempak , Cactus & Succulent Focus, Vitax & Tomorite tomato feed etc. But which is considered to give the best r...
by AlanW
Mon Jan 08, 2018 8:52 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: New member
Replies: 4
Views: 3211

Re: New member

What plants do you currently have, and do you have a better suited growing space for them now? Hi Aiko I have about 50 so far-too many to list here I think. But including:- Astrophytum capricorne Echinocactus grusoni Echinocereus Echinopsis several inc hybrids Epiphylums Espostoas Ferocactus Gymnoc...
by AlanW
Mon Jan 08, 2018 8:27 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: New member
Replies: 4
Views: 3211

Re: New member

juster wrote:Welcome to the Forum Alan, I'm sure you will soon build up a collection again and you will find plenty of useful advice here. Enjoy your plants.

Thank you Juster :grin:
by AlanW
Sun Jan 07, 2018 2:12 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: New member
Replies: 4
Views: 3211

New member

I started collecting mainly desert cacti again in 2016 after a gap of about 25 years. Back then I had around 150 but I had to dispose of them due to a house move & not having suitable space. I look forward to participating in the forum but I have to admit I have forgotten (or never knew) a lot a...