ragamala wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 17, 2018 7:49 am

Possibly Frailea buenekeri ssp. densispina?

gerald wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 17, 2018 9:39 am

I'd agree with that

Thanks, both

I'll get the label done.

I acquired this Frailea at the Sheffield branch auction last week. It's labelled Frailea goldii, but I can't find any reference to this name. Any suggestions please?

I'm usually very un-enthusiastic about Christmas decorations in October.
But for this there's definite
Excellent photo, Christer (as usual).

I'd go for laui

I think you're right, Ralph

The stripes aren't as obvious on the left hand plant as on the right hand one, but are apparent in this photo. The spines still look different. I think it's 2 seedlings growing together, rather than a double-headed plant, given the differences.

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The key thing about BEF pots is the plastic which goes into the mould. I think it was polypropylene, according to a thread some time ago on this topic. Possibly with UV stabiliser. If BEF moulds are used with the same plastic as standard plastic pots, then same results will follow, pots that disinte...

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