A couple of Gymnocalyciums from today G. neuhuberi G. ragonesii

el48tel, it's always great to see our plants in flower. I bet yours will look even better by lunchtime!

Lovely plants and pics Juster. You have many plants in terra cotta pots, but not ieuthyii. Is there reason for this ? Cheers Thanks Eric. Yes I do use clay pots quite a bit, but I use plastic also, which is lighter for me and the staging! I am a bit more cautious with watering if the plant is in a ...

Thanks Stuart, especially for the advice re M. luethyi in the winter. Whatever happens, at least I've seen it flower!

Thanks for the kind comments. The M. solisioides did have buds in the autumn, which I watched on and off throughout the winter until I noticed they had dried up completely. It was therefore a pleasant surprise to notice new buds a few weeks ago, which opened today. Interesting that Diane's plant als...

The sun has encouraged more flowers today Notocactus (Parodia) haselbergii Parodia chrysacanthion I only bought this one two days ago, but love it already!

Thanks for clarifying Tony, at least we now know for sure.

The problem with a two day show is that it does rather limit exhibitors to those living fairly locally or who intend to be there for two days. I live about an hour's drive from Lullingstone, I intend to be there on the Saturday and I was thinking of entering some plants. But I don't really want anot...

Hi Ben, sorry I don't know what is wrong, but it doesn't look major. Possibly this is some sort of scorch or scarring caused by your spraying, hopefully your plant will grow on and the marks will soon be at the bottom. Good luck with those mealies, they're persistent blighters!

Very enjoyable Diane, I love the red flowered Astrophytum.