I have this plant labelled as Airampoa Loomsii but I cannot find any information under that name. Any thoughts?

I raised half a dozen of these an few years ago - the mother is Thelocactus Conothelos v Aurantiacus with typical small bright yellow flowers but I have no idea who the father is (other than another Thelo). The hybrid flowers are peachy orange and fully 3.5 inches across.

Note spelling Kalanchoe Orgyalis rather than Orygalis is known as 'Copper Spoons' for obvious reasons. The literature recommends bringing it inside for the winter above 40F but I've had no problem keeping it just frost free and it flowers every year with an unusual spike of pod like yellow flowers. ...

Those in the lava based compost are usually grown outdoors in the Canaries. It's a good idea to keep the '12 month freshness' guarantee as it's rare for Melos to survive their first winter away from where they were grown. Stuart I can endorse that comment I agree, but worth a go. Actually, I did br...

What's very surprising on closer inspection is that it seems to be planted in a very open crushed lava based compost rather than that horrible coir stuff that is often used so no need to repot for the time being.

Found in my local Tesco this morning for just £5 - including unwanted ceramic.

Looks like Melocactus Matanzanus with cephalium just forming, and no mealies or body marks so a bit of a bargain.

I did wonder about 'Aurea' but I thought the central stem seemed a bit long.

Could be Echinopsis (Lobivia) Huascha?

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Regarding the above discussions on "conflict of interest" I don't see how this can apply to the mere selling of plants. A conflict of interest "occurs when an entity or individual becomes unreliable because of a clash between personal (or self-serving) interests and professional dutie...