I've read lots of contradictory information and opinion around caudiciforms and how their shape can be affected by the choice of pot in which they're grown. In particular, I'm referring to Pachypodiums and the like. For example, some believe that long (rose-like) elongated, narrow pots allow a (vert...

Mike, do you find that the pachypodiums generally do better in terms of shape and growth when 'underpotted'?

Only issue appears to be parking but then I think that'll be the same for most! Yes as you approach the venue if you see cars lined up along the road outside, just park there with them, as it means that the car park will be full. It's only 2 mins walk from there anyway. If it's your first time, be ...

Thank you, Gerald.

I think we've gone for that one, so that's a relief. Only issue appears to be parking but then I think that'll be the same for most!

Does anyone have any accommodation recommendations, please? The centre is fully booked and I'm needing parking too.

Thanks for any insight...

Tina wrote: ↑Fri Jul 26, 2019 7:29 am I was going to say they are lovely until I saw the euphorbia unispina they had chopped up, OH such cruelty , a job for ELF- euphorbia liberation front

I thought this would turn your stomach!

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Great thread addressing some balance!

You have some excellent plants, Mike. I've now added the Cyphostemma betiforme to my shopping list.

These seem to be like hen's teeth to find. Is there anywhere that I could buy one from in a semi-mature state?

Social media shows that it seems to be that they're owned mainly by Japanese and Chinese collectors.

Is it a case of having to go to ELK for one?

Thanks...

Mike, You and I grow many common plants... and you live very nearby! Beautiful pachypodium. I grow my caudiciforms in pure pumice and nearly always have done. The only exception is pachycaul trees. I've always kept them growing in a very pumice heavy medium but have introduced 20-30% JI for extra nu...