What a nice specimen - I love that cactus -it is definitely on my wish list
Can you tell me how long it took to reach that size?
Eddie

Thank you both for the replies - so no use expecting the compost to repel boarders then

Eddie

From the bonsai website link above I gleaned this (emphasis mine): "Diatomaceous earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled algae. It is used as a filtration aid, as a mild abrasive, as a mechanical insecticide, as an absorbent for liquids, as cat litter, as an acti...

Another thing to consider with regards to damping down the concrete and mist nozzles, etc is the effect of all that humidity when night comes. We do not have particularly warm nights, all that humidity has to condense somewhere as the temperature drops and can lead to cold and damp rather than warm ...

Nice Pics Colin - I didn't even know there was a Yucca centre
Maybe instead of Angry Agaves they should 'ave 'ad some 'appy Aloes.

Should this be in 'The Places To Visit In the UK' list as well?
Eddie

Silverhill do say Fax them credit card details and they now accept Paypal
Eddie

Welcome Bezza If you can get a digital photos it's very easy When you are composing a reply look at the 'tabs' beneath your editor - look for the 'upload attachment' tab then browse for your photo on your hard drive and 'add file' Here's a post on photos To post a picture on the forum To display an ...

Hello Phil (& Bill ) I've tried to follow your picture by searching but the resulting thread is on the old forum (before my time :smile: ) , and I cannot follow the image links there as they take you back to the the old forum main page. Is this old info and images going to be available some time...

Thanks for the info
I planted some Gasteria about 6 weeks ago and nothing so far - still after reading Liz_M's post I'll just wait.
Eddie

Just for us beginners - how do you sow Gasteriaa/Haworthis to optimise success?
Cheers
Eddie