Hi, Sueblu!:welc: to the forum. Aaah, friendship plants - I wonder how many of us started that way! I hope you realise that you are now addicted to these amazing plants! Join the rest of us addicts, we're a very friendly bunch!

Hi, Marlon,

OK, just might try it, though not much of a season left, I would definitely leave in the prop until next year anyway.

This pic might answer the question on whether they will hybridise. I crossed the Digi with A. myrio. ssp. strongylogonum (the only Astro in flower at the same time), with a seedpod resulting. This opened yesterday, to show a few seeds. Whether it was tricked into selfing, i shall only know when any ...

Hope so, James! But as the first plant had already wilted, as it opened the day before, not sure whether the pollen would still be fertile. Unlike some Discos, they seem quite easy to germinate, it's keeping them going afterwards that's tricky - I now graft mine, though I once grew one on its own ro...

gymnocalycium berchtii has a very dark epidermis, Maria has a pic in the photo library.

I was just going to suggest the same, Phil. Doug and Vivi Rowlands of southwest Seeds have a very good list, and you can just send them a cheque, no bothers with overseas payments and postage. Try them, Robert.

Good luck, Colin! I think it was 1996 I entered a few plants, and was rewarded with several prize cards, though I can't remember what they were now! It's always worth having a go, you never know your luck!

They are really splendid, rogan!

Well, about time, Sylvia!!!:welc: to the forum my friend, we're very glad to have you aboard, and people are going to want to see lots of pics (which I know you have!). So get posting!!

Edit: And I know Bill would like to see your Haworthias - make hime green with envy!

Well Done, Vic! Beautiful plants - well deserved prizes!