How about a cristate root

I think it depends on the size of the plant. My large plant is treated like any succulent. When the leaves start to turn golden I ease back on the watering and then give it a completely dry period over winter. However, small tissue culture plants seem to like a small drink over winter otherwise they...

I have been reading this thread with interest and would like to make a few comments. The prize money has been a tradition of National Shows as long as I can remember. It is very well received by exhibitors and helps compensate them for the expense in getting large entries to the show. Did you notice...

The best succulent was Gillian's Echeveria tolimanensis

The shows committee are very pleased that the event was enjoyed by so many and that the weekend ran without any real problems (apart from the heat). A lot of planning goes into the event ranging from the legal requirements (health and safety, etc etc) through to getting plants on the table either fo...

Anyone knows 'artistry of the dead flowers and the promise of new ones' plant from one of Liz M's pic? Yes that was my Matucana madisoniorum (white flower form). I am very lucky as it doesn't seem to mark and flowers the whole season long. To be honest it doesn't cause me any problems and I like ea...

Thanks Heather and Tina. Now I'm here I am sure I will stay and enjoy myself. Perhaps I should keep the judge bit quiet as that is lightly to start an lively debate. I must say that I am looking forward to the national but with all my duties I doubt I will have much time to look around either the sh...

If you've been caught up in the winning fever of the Olympics why not continue the momentum with a win at the National Show. This is a reminder that entries for the show must be with Mike Stansbie no later than Thursday 9th August either by post or electronically. Looking forward to seeing everyone ...

I know Tina was posting this for me but couldn't resist repeating the message and also practicing my IT skills. Those selling at the National will be:- Stuart Riley, Pocock & Thompson, Tony Irons, Kent Cacti, Southfields, The Cactus Shop, The Dranes, Eau Brink & Connoisseur Cacti, Oakdene, T...