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by PhilW
Sat Nov 28, 2015 2:07 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Huernia Flower for Winter
Replies: 1
Views: 1095

Huernia Flower for Winter

I got a few small plants from ralph martin a few months ago as I am pretty new to these plants but I am a sucker for a nice flower. I also think these look superb as a mature clump. Anyway here is my huernia pillansi flowering in my led tent :cool: and my huernia striata I also got from ralph is abo...
by PhilW
Wed Nov 11, 2015 3:26 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Schlumbergera
Replies: 13
Views: 4611

Re: Schlumbergera

Cracking plants - I kick started own collection off recently with a few via ebay :) but love your brasil ones (white/pink and reddish one) as well as the golden sun one, lovely striking flowers :-)
by PhilW
Sat Nov 07, 2015 9:18 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Schlumbergera Stockists?
Replies: 8
Views: 3197

Re: Schlumbergera Stockists?

ralphrmartin wrote:These people are definitely not in the EU, but their website is still a good place to have a look at what various Schlumbergera cultivars look like:

http://florushka.com/catalog.php?category=shlumb
Yep those are lovely ones Ralph, exactly why I would like some of these varieties...
by PhilW
Sat Nov 07, 2015 12:51 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Schlumbergera Stockists?
Replies: 8
Views: 3197

Re: Schlumbergera Stockists?

Thanks terry will have a look.
by PhilW
Sat Nov 07, 2015 12:34 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Advice for sick plant please
Replies: 10
Views: 3455

Re: Advice for sick plant please

See what others say but it sounds like too much water, too little light and maybe it's in a cool spot? All possible as the light is now diminishing, the temps are dropping and the soil won't dry out as quick.
by PhilW
Sat Nov 07, 2015 10:46 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Advice for sick plant please
Replies: 10
Views: 3455

Re: Advice for sick plant please

Have you checked the soil for mealy bugs or other critters?
by PhilW
Sat Nov 07, 2015 9:51 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Schlumbergera Stockists?
Replies: 8
Views: 3197

Schlumbergera Stockists?

Does anyone know a reputable source for purchasing schlumbergera plants please in the UK or EU that will ship to the UK? There are many gorgeous varieties of flowers on them but apart from a few on ebay I haven't seen many for sale.....
Cheers :-)
by PhilW
Tue Aug 18, 2015 8:41 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Dorstenia Gigas Worry?
Replies: 9
Views: 3462

Re: Dorstenia Gigas Worry?

Phil , do I see some mushy rotting root tips, or am I mistaken? I hope it is fine! Warm its feet. Dortenia gigas should be kept at minimum 15 C. No pal roots feel ok and plant inc the Base is pretty solid. If I had my grow tent bought and rigged up it would be in there, but for now it's inside and ...
by PhilW
Tue Aug 18, 2015 4:33 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Caudiciforms - general help/info Please
Replies: 9
Views: 2446

Re: Caudiciforms - general help/info Please

Good to hear all is growing well IainS (tu)
by PhilW
Mon Aug 17, 2015 4:21 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Caudiciforms - general help/info Please
Replies: 9
Views: 2446

Re: Caudiciforms - general help/info Please

again thanks chaps - appreciate the info (tu)