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by fero
Sat Nov 06, 2021 9:09 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Oreocereus ID please
Replies: 4
Views: 576

Re: Oreocereus ID please

It looks like Oreocereus pseudofossulatus to me (tu)
by fero
Thu Oct 07, 2021 8:33 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Birmingham branch show 3/10/21
Replies: 10
Views: 1003

Re: Birmingham branch show 3/10/21

I've been to the Birmingham Botanic Gardens, definitely recommended. A lovely big cyphostemma ect. In the cactus house
Great show by the way (tu)
by fero
Thu Oct 07, 2021 8:25 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Birmingham branch show 3/10/21
Replies: 10
Views: 1003

Re: Birmingham branch show 3/10/21

Which euphorbia do you mean :wink:
Was it the lovely leafy one at the back.
Or the poisonous one at the front :grin:
by fero
Sat Sep 11, 2021 4:40 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Cactus world
Replies: 4
Views: 717

Cactus world

Cactus world :!:
A very nice agave filifera on 222 , looking forward to having a proper look later. :grin:
by fero
Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:12 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Baobab domestication
Replies: 1
Views: 461

Re: Baobab domestication

Very interesting. I know that it is considered a sacred tree, and in the Gambia people don't plant it, It has to self seed. its seeds and pulp are made into a drink for all kinds of ailments especially stomach problems and is high in vitamin C. I have tried it not very palatable.
by fero
Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:02 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Nancy Scott
Replies: 5
Views: 827

Re: Nancy Scott

Another great video, thank you.
Looking forward to the lithops (tu) :grin:
by fero
Mon Aug 23, 2021 10:02 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Wasn't expecting this ....
Replies: 4
Views: 663

Re: Wasn't expecting this ....

Loving these videos. Thank you :grin:
The background goes a bit wakie with this one, is that due to the lower resolution for the forum.
The flower open's beautifully, well done (tu)
by fero
Wed Aug 18, 2021 9:30 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Large 6ft Pachypodium Lamerei - Advice needed!
Replies: 6
Views: 899

Re: Large 6ft Pachypodium Lamerei - Advice needed!

Hello Pachypodiums love heat and light, put it in your warmest brightest spot. It does look like it has been kept in too darker position and has etiolated. Reporting really depends on your growing conditions. If you can give it enough heat and light repot in a well drained mix preferably with half m...
by fero
Mon Aug 16, 2021 9:21 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Favourite cacti genus?
Replies: 19
Views: 2326

Re: Favourite cacti genus?

That's a lovely euphorbia Tina. Euphorbias are another one of my favourites, so many beautiful forms, and many relatively unknown.
The strawberry press euphorbia journals are well worth looking out for (tu)
by fero
Mon Aug 16, 2021 4:24 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Favourite cacti genus?
Replies: 19
Views: 2326

Re: Favourite cacti genus?

Arios are definitely up there, just so unlike other cacti, also ferocactus, thelocactus, copiapoa, columnar cereus, small opuntiods , anything hairy, super spiny , spinless. I think that's enough to start with :wink:
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