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by Phil_SK
Mon May 06, 2024 3:44 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: To bin or not to bin, that is the question.
Replies: 10
Views: 211

Re: To bin or not to bin, that is the question.

:idea: Try rooting the bottom bit, just as is.
by Phil_SK
Mon May 06, 2024 5:34 am
Forum: News & Events
Topic: North West Cactus Mart 2024 (Saturday 4th May)
Replies: 23
Views: 1511

Re: North West Cactus Mart 2024 (Saturday 4th May)

Royston Hughes had the Maihueniopsis. The stall with Martin Lowry on was filled with plants from Maurice Williams' collection.
by Phil_SK
Sun May 05, 2024 2:49 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: To bin or not to bin, that is the question.
Replies: 10
Views: 211

Re: To bin or not to bin, that is the question.

It doesn't look hollow. When they're completely rotten inside the roots tend to pull away with most of the innards at the same time. I'd give the stump a scratch with a fingernail or a brush with an old toothbrush to check for clean tissue. I suspect that would be all you'd need to do but you could ...
by Phil_SK
Thu Feb 08, 2024 6:43 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Offensive "Moderator" on Facebook.
Replies: 9
Views: 933

Re: Offensive "Moderator" on Facebook.

The group has several admins and I would recommend raising concerns like this with one or more of them in the first instance.
by Phil_SK
Sat Dec 23, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Handling opuntia
Replies: 35
Views: 2957

Re: Handling opuntia

A pair of the curved style of these can help to guide it upright again: crucible tongs