They look great during the summer when I spray/mist them Christer. Why, not sure but probably no reason apart from the fact the colour is more emphasised from being wet, like Phil says with pebbles etc.. It would have to be raining Julie whilst pollinators are active and more likely to be dry and ho...

There's this list http://www.cactus-mall.com/nursery.html Geoff.

I'm having a break;)
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One of the few nurseries I've visited whilst in the states, I did post some pics once but probably not accessible now.

Yes thanks David and Mike, been very enjoyable and interesting(tu)

Yes well established Paul, nice woody trunks. I've cut some back before but in spring when they've looked a bit tatty and they reshoot well and can grow fairly quickly. Not really an ideal time of the year for pruning them with the damp and cold, just hope we don't get any more really bad weather an...

Yeah small world for sure Darryl. Like you say, unless you know where exactly to look, it's liking trying to find a needle in a haystack and a very big haystack at that. Bob and myself originally came across a couple of Echinomastus by accident, just happened to stop the car to look at some Feros an...

Cut back my striatulas today as they'd turned to mush after the snow we had a couple of weeks back, surprising as they're usually tough and have survived a few winters outside. Hopefully they'll reshoot come spring.

I have a small plant with a caudex of only around 3 or 4" and I've kept it under an unheated cloche this winter, seems ok at the moment but may turn to mush yet.

Maybe yellow:

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