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by Roger Mann
Mon Feb 20, 2017 12:40 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Dark green plants
Replies: 12
Views: 4691

Dark green plants

When I visit Supermarkets many have a wide selection of plants including succulents. However I notice that all the plants whatever they are all have very Dark Green leaves stems the lot. Yes I mean extremely Dark Green plants Question , what are they being fed with ? I feed mine with Epson Salts (ma...
by Roger Mann
Sat Feb 04, 2017 6:59 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Plastic Pots
Replies: 26
Views: 9021

Re: Plastic Pots

Thanks but she does not have the square pots I require. Roger
by Roger Mann
Sat Feb 04, 2017 5:03 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Plastic Pots
Replies: 26
Views: 9021

Plastic Pots

Can anyone kindly advise me where I can buy new BEF plastic pots. Or are there any other good makes I could obtain. Many thanks Roger Mann, Colchester.
by Roger Mann
Sat Nov 12, 2016 11:21 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Opuntia
Replies: 11
Views: 3908

Re: Opuntia

By the way that's a lovely colour picture Daren, thanks ......Roger
by Roger Mann
Sat Nov 12, 2016 11:19 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Opuntia
Replies: 11
Views: 3908

Re: Opuntia

Many thanks folks for the kind answers to my question on Opuntias ........Roger
by Roger Mann
Wed Nov 09, 2016 12:51 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Opuntia
Replies: 11
Views: 3908

Opuntia

Can anyone kindly point me into the direction of any UK nurseries or easy to trade with abroad that have a good selection of Opuntia's or Tephros. Perhaps I'm asking too much. Also where can I find a list of the many good nurseries that were at The National. May be you know someone with spares for s...
by Roger Mann
Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:45 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Mealy bug eradication Solved
Replies: 9
Views: 4408

Re: Mealy bug eradication Solved

Hi I use Ant Powder it gets rid of any mealy I find. Also its cheap to buy.from one of these cheap shops. I pay a £1 or less for mine. Its never hurt any of my Echeverias or Aeoniums. Roger
by Roger Mann
Sat Mar 08, 2014 11:40 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: In your opinion, which are the 3 worst pests in succulents?
Replies: 173
Views: 224602

Re: In your opinion, which are the 3 worst pests in succulen

Yes I do use Provado but also use Ant Powder which gets rid of any mealy I find, and its a lot cheaper. It gets rid of a lot more than ants just read the label ! ..................Roger :cool:
by Roger Mann
Thu Mar 06, 2014 4:15 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Aeonium grower
Replies: 2
Views: 1997

Aeonium grower

I would like to make contact with any other serious Aeonium grower. An interesting group of plants that do not always get the attention that they deserve. Please e-mail me. Thanks ....Roger. :cool:
by Roger Mann
Sat Feb 01, 2014 12:25 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: pH Digital water testing meters.
Replies: 7
Views: 2141

Re: pH Digital water testing meters.

Many thanks to everyone for the feedback and have taken notice of your comments and will have to decide on my next step..........Roger