Nick I do not have the answer to your question, I try hard but I am usually disappointed with my seed growing. Read carefully the wise comments from Ralph & Phil, you won’t find better growers. I must say that I am very impressed with your results of recent sowing though. Go with your instincts ...

Keeping your succulents in the potting shed seems like a very bad idea. Just too dark and could be too damp. They would be better on a bright window ledge indoors. Sansevieria may not survive below 5 degrees, that’s how I lost some lovely ones.

There are many succulent lovers here.

Well said Terry I could not agree more & a very happy Christmas to all forum dwellers.

I hoped nobody would notice that Aiko! See photographs. Cussonia spicata have not germinated yet; the seeds were massive. I’m not expecting much success with them and posts on here make me reluctant to try Haworthia until spring.

The gasteria have fairly shot up despite me not because of me!

C88E13EC-A620-4D1A-80F9-A6AF14F6AC7F.jpeg Very pleased with germination of gasteria hybrids from Haworthia Society list. All seven pots germinated well. Baggie method on bright dining room window ledge, with radiator below. So the temperature drops at night. Photograph is about 3 - 4 weeks after so...

Thank you Agavedave and Ralph, now fixed, although I would not claim to fully understand.

This is the banner at the top of the screen when I log into the forum this evening, not noticed it before. Is it secure or is it just me!!

Eric I have been waiting for a reply to your post as variegated succulents sometimes catch my eye. Unfortunately I have no idea of the answer and appeal to greater wisdom on here.

Sheila, this is always such an excellent and enjoyable read, thank you.