Hi again- I'm updating my notes on the genus Schlumbergera, and trying to define characteristics of Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter cactus. There's a ton of info on the internet, and much is confusing. It would be awesome to see some pictures of correctly identified plants from the list below. In...

Hi all- Although I've posted on here a few times, I wanted to make a formal introduction. My name is Lisa. I have a good sized greenhouse which I heat in the winter. I grow a myriad of plants, including some tropical types, hence the necessity for heating. I'm in Zone 5. I grow C&S, but also Ant...

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Hi Eric-

An excellent reference for any CP is here: http://www.carnivorousplants.org/grow/guides

It will help you identify which Pings you have.

Best regards, Lisa

Hi Margaret- Are your seedlings uncovered at this point? If so, let them dry out a little bit so that the algae forms a crust. A pick can be used to gently lift off the algae, being mindful of the seedlings. Perhaps using 2 items, a pick the lift up the algae and maybe the 'pencil eraser end' of a p...