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by Eric Williams
Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:30 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Seed raising compost
Replies: 10
Views: 522

Seed raising compost

Last season I had a good show sowing seeds in Tesco finest.As there is no feed in this could you suggest a possible fertiliser to add to compost prior sowing. Thank you
by Eric Williams
Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:14 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Cracker
Replies: 13
Views: 645

Re: Cracker

You must have long labels Ralph lol.
by Eric Williams
Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:51 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: First flower 2024
Replies: 8
Views: 478

Re: First flower 2024

Thanks Topsy, just read the label but should have checked. My apologies.
by Eric Williams
Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:09 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: First flower 2024
Replies: 8
Views: 478

First flower 2024

It always amazes me that these plants from NW Africa will flower in cold damp and sunless west Wales.
Beautiful to see though. Cheers
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A little out of focus but not bad for my old iPhone.
by Eric Williams
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:55 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Schlumb. truncata
Replies: 4
Views: 388

Re: Schlumb. truncata

Late reply from me, Thanks Ray.
by Eric Williams
Sun Feb 25, 2024 9:24 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Schlumb. truncata
Replies: 4
Views: 388

Re: Schlumb. truncata

Hi habanerocat, thank you very much for your info. I will wait for Late Sring or even Summer. Cheers
by Eric Williams
Sat Feb 24, 2024 10:28 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Schlumb. truncata
Replies: 4
Views: 388

Schlumb. truncata

Hi all , I was given this plant and it flowered (white) well before Christmas, and again well after Christmas. I have read it must be allowed to go dormant before I can take cuttings. Should I treat it as an Easter cacti, and if so when will it be ready to take cuttings. Thank you
by Eric Williams
Fri Feb 02, 2024 10:53 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: My avonia quinaria won’t root and it’s been almost a year. Please send help
Replies: 10
Views: 1126

Re: My avonia quinaria won’t root and it’s been almost a year. Please send help

After a year you must be so frustrated. I do not know the price or value of this plant, but I would be nearing the kill or cure period now. Time to try anything to root it or kill it.
I have also found Tesco Finest is one of the best rooting mediums of late too.
Best of luck.
by Eric Williams
Mon Jan 08, 2024 3:11 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: It's going to get cold.
Replies: 28
Views: 2634

Re: It's going to get cold.

Hi all, I agree with Akko re the paper idea and fleece, also I think that bubble wrap is ineffective after a few hours and can cause condensation. If only a small collection I move the sensitive ones inside, and my heater cuts in at 3C. This raises my 12x10 ghouse up to 4 or 5 C, then it’s set to cu...
by Eric Williams
Fri Oct 13, 2023 5:29 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Lapidaria margaretae
Replies: 7
Views: 513

Re: Lapidaria margaretae

Thanks Diane, what a great plant indeed.