I have only a few Cono's and have had mixed results so far this year. I'm pretty new to Mesem cultivation - this is only my second year and I would welcome any thoughts on the final two plants illustrated. C. taylorianum ssp ernianum had a final winter watering on 10 February and the first summer wa...

I would go for either 3 or 4 Eric. Once they are ready for water they can take a good soaking, especially if the weather is dry and warm, as at present.

Thanks Ian and Brian for your helpful replies.

Thanks Iann. I guess I'll have to wait till (If) they flower to be sure. I believe aucampiae has large flowers for a Lithops.

I've been concerned that all but one of the plants in this display had shown no signs of shedding last year's leaves, so I de-potted them. Several were in tight balls of dry peat and I have removed all this and potted them up individually. The three that were the subject of the earlier post (L. auca...

Mike wrote:...I wasn't aware that N. crassigibbus produced such large blooms...

I knew they were big but I thought about 3½ to 4 inches. When I measured them I realised just how large they are.

I took the opportunity of a warm, sunny day to capture some photos of plants in flower today. This is the first time Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus v. flaviflorus has flowered for me. Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus v. flaviflorus flower 8 June 2014 (2).JPG Turbinicarpus klinkerianus reliably produces ...

F. tigrina was one of the first succulents I ever had - back in 1957. How time flies.

I can't open the images Carl. Is it something I'm doing, or not doing?

An exotic and glorious display Dave; never mind the oxalis.