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by Geri88
Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:22 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Lithops seedlings pest
Replies: 3
Views: 973

Re: Lithops seedlings pest

Thank you both, that's a relief!
I was surprised at the scale of the "infestation" since there was none I could see last time I checked (last week).
by Geri88
Mon Jun 08, 2020 8:35 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Lithops seedlings pest
Replies: 3
Views: 973

Lithops seedlings pest

Good morning, While I was watering my lithops seedlings from the bottom this morning, I checked on them with a magnifying glass and to my horror I saw some tiny black insects crawling up as if they were trying to avoid getting wet. They look very much like a type of aphid but I am not sure. A transp...
by Geri88
Tue May 19, 2020 8:33 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Don't forget the On-Line talk on tuesday
Replies: 481
Views: 124692

Re: Don't forget the On-Line talk on tuesday

We have another great On-line talk tomorrow (tuesday) with Brian McDonough who is a great grower and a fantastic photographer. I hope that you will join us! Please try and join a few minutes early. Topic: Brian McDonough - Growing From Scratch Time: Apr 28, 2020 07:00 PM London Join Zoom Meeting ht...
by Geri88
Tue Apr 07, 2020 6:25 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: A Conophytum for All Seasons Solved
Replies: 7
Views: 1420

Re: A Conophytum for All Seasons Solved

It's beautiful!
by Geri88
Tue Apr 07, 2020 1:40 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Mesembs sowing timing
Replies: 19
Views: 3680

Re: Mesembs sowing timing

Thank you Tony, Aiko, Mary and Catherine.
It is great to get input from such experienced growers.
I will sow seeds today and move the pots to the greenhouse once germinated.
by Geri88
Tue Apr 07, 2020 10:32 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Mesembs sowing timing
Replies: 19
Views: 3680

Re: Mesembs sowing timing

This is exactly what I worry about, although my records show no temperature under 2C in the greenhouse after March in previous years, it can get to the low 20C during the day. But then at home, even in an unheated room, night temperatures don't dip very much (at the moment, 16C minimum).
by Geri88
Mon Apr 06, 2020 7:07 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Mesembs sowing timing
Replies: 19
Views: 3680

Re: Mesembs sowing timing

Another question: would you place the pots in an unheated greenhouse at this time of year? I am in London, but we still get relatively low temperatures at night. The other option is my kitchen windowsill.
by Geri88
Sun Apr 05, 2020 11:26 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Mesembs sowing timing
Replies: 19
Views: 3680

Re: Mesembs sowing timing

Oh oh, I'm getting conflicting advice ! I guess I'll have to try a 50/50 approach... if I manage to count the seed, that is. I don't have the best eyesight.
by Geri88
Fri Apr 03, 2020 12:09 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Mesembs sowing timing
Replies: 19
Views: 3680

Mesembs sowing timing

I have finally received my seed (Conos and Lithops) from the MSG, and I was wondering if it is still fine to sow now, of if it would be better to hold my fire until te beginning of next year.
Any thoughts?
by Geri88
Tue Jan 14, 2020 7:27 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Plastic-free propagation?
Replies: 30
Views: 6553

Re: Plastic-free propagation?

It has saved a lot of time and root damage when pricking out. It is easier to see when they need potting up too.
Thank you. I've got to give it a try.