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by Rayc11
Wed Jun 21, 2023 3:01 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Copiapoa cinerea prices
Replies: 15
Views: 899

Re: Copiapoa cinerea prices

iann wrote: Wed Jun 21, 2023 2:53 pm
Rayc11 wrote: Wed Jun 21, 2023 2:51 pm Wow!!! well this Solaris cost me the price of a packet of Society seed in 1988!!
And it looks better than the ones on eBay! Does it flower?
No, it's never shown any sign of flowering.
by Rayc11
Wed Jun 21, 2023 2:51 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Copiapoa cinerea prices
Replies: 15
Views: 899

Re: Copiapoa cinerea prices

Wow!!! well this Solaris cost me the price of a packet of Society seed in 1988!!
by Rayc11
Thu May 11, 2023 3:51 pm
Forum: News & Events
Topic: Tony Morris RIP
Replies: 11
Views: 2470

Re: Tony Morris RIP

Very sorry to hear this sad news about Tony, I've known him since the early 70's and always found him to very friendly and helpful, he will be very much missed.
Rest in peace, Tony and sincere condolences to Margaret.

Ray
by Rayc11
Sun May 07, 2023 11:00 am
Forum: Monthly Photo Competitions
Topic: May 2023 - Taken with a phone (or tablet)
Replies: 53
Views: 18155

Re: May 2023 - Taken with a phone (or tablet)

Parodia Taratensis taken with Samsung Galaxy A50
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by Rayc11
Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Heating costs
Replies: 22
Views: 1202

Re: Heating costs

thanks Ray, will buy a few next pension day :lol:
That's what I did, Tina! :lol: :lol:
by Rayc11
Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:35 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Heating costs
Replies: 22
Views: 1202

Re: Heating costs

Hi, Tina, these are the ones I use, I've had them for a couple of Months now with no problem, you can control them from the free App on your Smart phone and they also work via the Amazon and Google smart speakers:- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tenda-SP9-Monitoring-Control-Required/dp/B09TW3T914?ref_=ast...
by Rayc11
Sat Mar 11, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Heating costs
Replies: 22
Views: 1202

Re: Heating costs

I recently invested in a couple of Smartplugs that can record power consumption for the 2 off 2Kw. heaters in my 22ft. x 8ft. Greenhouse. They are both controlled by a Biogreen electronic Temperature controller set to maintain a minimum temperature of 3°C. This month so far temperature has never dro...
by Rayc11
Sat Mar 11, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Heating costs
Replies: 22
Views: 1202

Re: Heating costs

I recently invested in a couple of Smartplugs that can record power consumption for the 2 off 2Kw. heaters in my 22ft. x 8ft. Greenhouse. They are both controlled by a Biogreen electronic Temperature controller set to maintain a minimum temperature of 3°C. This month so far temperature has never dro...
by Rayc11
Tue Feb 28, 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Wi-Fi Thermometer
Replies: 38
Views: 1817

Re: Wi-Fi Thermometer

That's strange I'm using an Elitech RCW-360 WiFi unit to monitor Temperature and Humidity in my Greenhouse, the Graph below shows what I'm seeing, RH falls as the Temperature rises.

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by Rayc11
Tue Feb 08, 2022 9:48 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: What's the oldest plant grown from Society seed, you have in your collection?
Replies: 10
Views: 957

Re: What's the oldest plant grown from Society seed, you have in your collection?

The oldest I can find is a specimen of Pilocopiapoa Solaris grown from Society seed in 1988, plant is still with me but has never flowered so far, here is a picture of the plant:-