hi the copiapoa graft looks like c barqitensis to me.
johno

hi sounds like you have not watered it enough.
JOHNO

yes susanne you are correct.
johno

hi jim
hope you have success and get seed pods on your female obesa. when the seed pods are ripe they shoot the seed out they are small hard balls. you could cover the plant with a bit of fleece so the seed stays in the top of the pot. good luck.
johno

hi dot
thanks for write up but you said we got a premier award for our diplay we actualy got a gold award and were very pleased with that, worth all the hard work,it was nice to see you there and other regulars.
Johno

of course i will be there Dot. Wed setting up our display and Thurs Fri Sat Sun selling and meeting all the regulars.
Johno

Hi Stuart
I find that my scilla`s need a lot of water when it is hot weather and always grow well i grew one from a 3 inch pot to a 12 inch in 3 years.
Johno

The date for this is JUNE 20 not as shown on the York web site.
JOHNO

hi all
York branch put on a container display and won a gold medal, we also did a larger display with a theme in the middle of south african plants and for this we won a silver gilt medal.Pictures to follow when i have time.
JOHNO

wELCOME
ALL the forum members are happy to answer any questions.
We all started with just 2 or three plants.