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by MatDz
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:34 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Some cacti identification, please
Replies: 0
Views: 37

Some cacti identification, please

I just bought this in the friendly local M&S, any hints into what they are?

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by MatDz
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:20 am
Forum: News & Events
Topic: Book sales
Replies: 1
Views: 28

Re: Book sales

Message on the way, not the greatest deal ever, but still something :mrgreen:
by MatDz
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:14 am
Forum: Aloes, Gasteria, Haworthia Etc (The Haworthia Society)
Topic: Haworthia retusa longibracteata CC 0127 details
Replies: 2
Views: 85

Re: Haworthia retusa longibracteata CC 0127 details

Thank you Tony for the nursery link and potential RM identification! I should have linked to the database, as that's where I found the details I'm trying to decipher.
by MatDz
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:33 pm
Forum: Aloes, Gasteria, Haworthia Etc (The Haworthia Society)
Topic: Haworthia retusa longibracteata CC 0127 details
Replies: 2
Views: 85

Haworthia retusa longibracteata CC 0127 details

I am in a need of a helpful hand with deciphering details of a Joyce Cocozza Haworthia retusa longibracteata CC 0127 (ex RM A142 ex Sheilams). Who's RM, and what is Sheilams? The internet was greatly disappointing...
by MatDz
Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:00 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Seed raising compost
Replies: 10
Views: 457

Re: Seed raising compost

Eric Williams wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 4:52 pm Yes Cidermanrolls, I also feed my seedlings and they do benefit from it.
For MatDZ, you are correct but as I use the baggie method I do not really get this trouble. Thanks both.
Ah yes, while still in the bags that shouldn't be a problem. Maybe that's why it worked for me initially as well.
by MatDz
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:58 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Seed raising compost
Replies: 10
Views: 457

Re: Seed raising compost

From other threads on the forum I picked up that Chempak feeds have all what's needed for inorganic substrates, so should work with moler clay. As a side note, I'd be very careful with using moler clay on its own, when it dries it seems to suck out moisture off everything around, including plant roo...
by MatDz
Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:16 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Handmade Plant Pots
Replies: 7
Views: 327

Re: Handmade Plant Pots

by MatDz
Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:15 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Handmade Plant Pots
Replies: 7
Views: 327

Re: Handmade Plant Pots

I remember seeing a topic on that somewhere around, but anyway I would go to a bonsai themed exhibition or competition near you, it's probably your best bet. The majority of pots might be wide and shallow, but taller are also available.
by MatDz
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:44 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Identification help
Replies: 8
Views: 360

Re: Identification help

brocsman wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:47 pm Thank you for your message. I'm beginning to feel badly about keeping them if they're starved of light, but I really have nowhere better.
Try right next to the window as now they seem to be standing in the middle of the room, or maybe even outdoor in summer?
by MatDz
Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:08 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Can anyone explain this columnar lophophora?
Replies: 11
Views: 721

Re: Can anyone explain this columnar lophophora?

agaveguy wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 1:08 pm beauty is in the eye of the beerholder
I not convinced anyone can hold that much beer, but we might find out soon with the two games back to back :grin: