juster wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2019 5:05 pm Looking good! I also have a number of Mammillarias in bud, it's a nice hopeful time of the year.

Lovely looking plant. What species?

Looks great! And is the new wrapper biodegradable? I hope so

Looking good! Do you feed them? And if so - how often and with what?

Happy Birthday- and great card!

All back safely indoors now. Was sunny and no wind today down here in Hertfordshire

el48tel wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 3:49 pm Mixed bathing?

Definitely mixed bathing. I thought of adding my Astrophytum myriostigma var. nudum - but thought it might cause blushes all round.

Decided it’s time for my indoor ladies and gents to get their first plunge of the year. Hope they enjoy it!

Morning all. Friend of mine has sent me the picture below asking if I can name the species. I think it’s a Mammillaria but can’t go further than that. Anyone got any ideas?

Likewise. I’ve bought a few plants from Ralph. Fabulous service!

What would you advise for Brevipalpus mites?