Polyphylla @ 10 weeks: Polyphylla-10-wk.jpg Polyphylla-10-wk-close-up.jpg The two Rozetvormed that came up both died; lost one a couple of weeks ago and now the other. Did they rot? Can I take a cutting of this one and save it? Aloe-Rozetvormed-10-wk.jpg All others doing well. Though had to move the...

Tina wrote: ↑Wed Mar 17, 2021 6:20 pm I put them on the work surface over the radiator not thinking during the cold spell it was on most of the day & evening so they got boiled , I have some from the other year so it's not as bad as that

Oh gosh! Ah well - as you say, at least you have some from before

Thanks for the info Tina and oh no! What went wrong? I was convinced they were not roots as the other roots had little hairs on it. I'll leave them as they are and see what happens then. Off topic, here are a couple more pics from the welcome seeds I received when I joined. Aloe-Rozetvormed.jpg Howo...

5 weeks since soaking the seeds....this is where I've got to: Polyphylla-5-wk.jpg Have a couple of questions if anyone would be so kind to lend their advice: The sand has gone green - is this algae? If so, what can / should I do about it? Get some fine sand and cover? What are the shoots? They're no...

Herts Mike wrote: ↑Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:17 pm Good luck James!

Thanks - pretty nervous

I’m using a thermostatically controlled heat mat under a small propagator - any advice on probe placement?

As a recent member of the BCSS and complete novice having never raised plants from seed - the sum of my gardening experience being keeping my three houseplants alive and a couple of potted plants in our tiny garden - I've hoped to raise Polyphylla from seed for a couple of years but never got around...

Thanks for reminding me about the seed pool. I’d forgotten about that. Thanks also for the euphorbia recommendation - looks pretty cool!

Hi, Sorry if this is not the right place to post this. I’m a new member and have just received my membership pack and wonderful cultivation leaflets. A seed list order form was included but I read Ian’s article in the recent newsletter https://mailchi.mp/bcss.org.uk/bcss-monthly-enews-february-2021?...

Thanks all for the warm welcome. Pleased to say the work aloe is being looked after at a colleague's home. There was some fierce competition as to who would adopt it and then suddenly it was smuggled out by moonlight! Branch meetings sound good for the future. The seeds came from Scampton Succulents...

Hi - I'm just just starting out - my aim for 2021 is to grow from seed. A massive Aloe at work sparked my interest which started out as tiny plant that our Australian contractor gifted us that is now massive! I'm missing seeing this wonderful plant now we're all working from home. I have a couple of...