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by FredG
Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:26 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: The other side of Lithops
Replies: 17
Views: 1113

Re: The other side of Lithops

They'd already been feasting on unsalted peanuts. I thought Cadbury's chocolate would be a nice dessert, it was for one a couple of days later. :wink:
by FredG
Sun Apr 24, 2022 11:52 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: The other side of Lithops
Replies: 17
Views: 1113

Re: The other side of Lithops

I had a visit from Pixie and Dixie. They managed to consume a hundred or so Lithops seedlings before dispatching themselves in a half full rainwater bucket. How they got into the bucket is mystery. I had milk chocolate baited humane traps set which I would have thought was preferable. I've found the...
by FredG
Sat Apr 23, 2022 10:36 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: The other side of Lithops
Replies: 17
Views: 1113

Re: The other side of Lithops

I've watered L. optica rubra and the Conophytum this year as they were looking a little too dry. None of the other Lithops yet though.
by FredG
Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:58 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Caterpillar Woes
Replies: 30
Views: 2182

Re: Caterpillar Woes

I have successfully used nematodes from Nemasys on pitcher plants. They should clear all caterpillars.

I'd definitely recommend their use if the plants in question can tolerate the spraying in September.

NB: The product has a very short shelf life so don't purchase until you're ready to use.
by FredG
Sat Nov 20, 2021 5:46 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Pleiospilos nelli help please
Replies: 7
Views: 865

Re: Pleiospilos nelli help please

I see 77 views and no reply so far. Possibly no responses due to the photos not showing clearly your perceived problem. As for too much light, as you are UK based I would doubt that was possible unless you kept them in an unlit cellar for six months and then brought them out into full sun in mid Jun...
by FredG
Wed Nov 17, 2021 11:41 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Don't forget the On-Line talk on tuesday
Replies: 481
Views: 124786

Re: Don't forget the On-Line talk on tuesday

So now we have to check on more than one thread to see what talks are on?

It appears the "Don't forget the talk on Tuesday" thread was forgotten.
by FredG
Wed Nov 17, 2021 7:50 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Don't forget the On-Line talk on tuesday
Replies: 481
Views: 124786

Re: Don't forget the On-Line talk on tuesday

Pattock wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 9:42 pm Dash it, I came home and just fell asleep. I really wanted to see this one on Australian succulents.
:?: :?: :|

Which? When?
by FredG
Thu Oct 28, 2021 9:52 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Where are the Lithops?
Replies: 6
Views: 776

Re: Where are the Lithops?

L. terricolor

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by FredG
Sun Oct 17, 2021 9:13 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Any fans of bad language here?
Replies: 15
Views: 1957

Re: Any fans of bad language here?

Lithops? :eek: :shock: :???:

Must admit to several chuckles during the narrative :oops: :grin: