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by Martin
Sat Nov 12, 2016 5:35 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Remote wireless thermometers
Replies: 37
Views: 10124

Re: Remote wireless thermometers

Just found these folks who are UK based

https://www.lascarelectronics.com/easyl ... -el-gfx-2/

A little more expensive but look robust

All look to be wi fi so will need to drop them an email to see if any work via ethanet
by Martin
Sat Nov 12, 2016 3:49 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Aloe pillansii - again
Replies: 45
Views: 16219

Re: Aloe pillansii - again

The Eden project could be another option but again its not close

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by Martin
Thu Nov 10, 2016 12:34 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Remote wireless thermometers
Replies: 37
Views: 10124

Re: Remote wireless thermometers

Is anyone aware of a version of these that the sensor can be connected to the base unit via ethanet cable ? Its too far for me from the greenhouse to the house for the wireless ones to work at 50mtrs plus a thick stone wall But i have an ethernet connection avalable in the i could plug the sensors i...
by Martin
Fri Nov 04, 2016 2:50 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Agave 'Blue Glow'
Replies: 16
Views: 4460

Re: Agave 'Blue Glow'

I have one thats about 10 inches across now i got it original from Francisco but its not had any pups as yet

Will get a picture but to be honest its not quite got the "glow" on it you see from outdoor plants on the west coast
by Martin
Sun Oct 30, 2016 6:04 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Composts again but where to get mineral mix components in the UK
Replies: 23
Views: 7782

Re: Composts again but where to get mineral mix components in the UK

Nick G interesting your using just the cat litter I tried it and found it tends to desicate the roots quite badly during the winter leading to a slower start in spring as the roots re grow first Have you noticed any issues ? I noticed in the plants I have had from you that they clearly had not been ...
by Martin
Sat Oct 29, 2016 4:16 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Composts again but where to get mineral mix components in the UK
Replies: 23
Views: 7782

Composts again but where to get mineral mix components in the UK

I know the vale and benefits of mineral compost has been debated many times in various threads over the past few years but I have a specific question for any UK growers who have switched over to a mix that contains NO organic matter So I would like to ask where have you sourced the constituent parts...
by Martin
Tue Oct 04, 2016 10:30 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Agave Salmiana in Flower
Replies: 19
Views: 5757

Re: Agave salmiana

I suspect thats going to be quite impressive if it makes it before winter

Where in the UK are you ?
by Martin
Fri Sep 23, 2016 9:56 pm
Forum: Greenhouse Tours
Topic: Waiting to move to a nice new greenhouse
Replies: 15
Views: 16412

Re: Waiting to move to a nice new greenhouse

For the smaller greenhouse best option is an electric heater with a good accurate thermostat

I have used a greenhouse thermostat and a heater from machine mart to great effect and much cheaper than actual greenhouse heaters
by Martin
Wed Sep 21, 2016 9:32 pm
Forum: Greenhouse Tours
Topic: Waiting to move to a nice new greenhouse
Replies: 15
Views: 16412

Re: Waiting to move to a nice new greenhouse

I agree it would be a real shame to lose that echinocactus they relay do not tolerate frost well and even if it survived could mark quite badly

Aeoniums will also not stand any frost and I think I saw a few of thaose
by Martin
Fri Jul 22, 2016 11:54 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Tatton Show pictures
Replies: 10
Views: 2700

Re: Tatton Show pictures

Not a single succulent in last night's TV let's see if there is any tonight

Congrats to all as always fantastic displays

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