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by Nick
Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:14 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Any members in Edinburgh?
Replies: 3
Views: 2726

Re: Any members in Edinburgh?

Hiya, Edinburgh Branch is now live and kicking!Next meeting is a visit to Justin Gilberts collection in Livingston on April 27th - details from me. Look forward to seeing you, and any other cactophiles!
Nick
by Nick
Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:01 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: 2nd Chinese International Cactus and Succulent Conference
Replies: 11
Views: 708

Re: 2nd Chinese International Cactus and Succulent Conference

Hi Ralph, sounds like a fantastic visit. Closer to home, if you have a visit to Scotland in your sights for next year we would love too see you in Edinburgh - I’ll be in touch,
Nick
by Nick
Sat Mar 02, 2024 12:35 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Sulphur chips as slow release substrate acidifier?
Replies: 6
Views: 467

Re: Sulphur chips as slow release substrate acidifier?

The rate of change of soil pH will depend on the physical form of the sulphur as well as the amount. Surface area of a given weight of “chips” will be much reduced compared to that of powdered “flowers of sulphur” type products - the latter may give a relatively short lived spike
by Nick
Sun Aug 21, 2022 11:29 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Death to Mealy Bugs
Replies: 33
Views: 2656

Re: Death to Mealy Bugs

Thanks Tony glad you are awake - donkey ears for me 🙄
by Nick
Sun Aug 21, 2022 9:24 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Death to Mealy Bugs
Replies: 33
Views: 2656

Re: Death to Mealy Bugs

Could be Sunday morning myopia, but I couldn’t see any reference to flupyradifurone on the bottle label or the MSDS. The only things mentioned are the two isothiazolinones, the chloro derivative of which is a common biocide.
by Nick
Sat Apr 02, 2022 7:22 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Label printer
Replies: 15
Views: 1505

Re: Label printer

Next challenge, find a label that lasts as long as the tape 😂😂
by Nick
Fri Mar 18, 2022 4:13 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Supplier of Plantpak 7K pots?
Replies: 3
Views: 433

Re: Supplier of Plantpak 7K pots?

Plantpak arent the only m/f of course. I found a UK supplier for Soparco - https://www.bhgsltd.co.uk/ProductGrp/br ... s-standard

Caveat emptor though, i haven’t tried them yet.
by Nick
Fri Mar 18, 2022 12:47 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Ralph Martin. Seed raising talk
Replies: 21
Views: 1840

Re: Ralph Martin. Seed raising talk

Well i used to douse all my seedlings with Chinosol, but Koehres’ website claims that it is actually a germination inhibitor. However, certainly doesn't lead to complete inhibition, and is probably better than having damping off rampaging thru your babies…..
Now i just microwave
by Nick
Fri Mar 18, 2022 12:12 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Supplier of Plantpak 7K pots?
Replies: 3
Views: 433

Supplier of Plantpak 7K pots?

Hi folks, does anyone know of a supplier of the above (or equivalent) please? I need 1000 or so. I use BEF for most things, but find these are a cheaper alternative for ocd propagation plants. Not looking for those awful disposable things btw 😂, cheers Nick
by Nick
Sat Jan 01, 2022 6:02 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Any fans of bad language here?
Replies: 15
Views: 1978

Re: Any fans of bad language here?

These are class - i love the simple clues to differentiating between genera.