Hi,

I'd also like to support the idea of a forum specifically for plant ID. I've posted a couple of requests recently, and I have more to come. I also agree that they can lead to interesting discussion of the plants in question.

Hi,

I wonder if anyone could ID this Notocactus for me please. This is the plant body taken last year. And this is the flower.
Thank you.

Hi,

I believe that this is a parodia, and would be very grateful if anyone could ID it for me.

Thank you in advance.

Hi Ray,

I've sent you a PM with some info on charges etc.

Sheila

Everyone is welcome to the Lea Valley Branch Annual Show at Capel Manor College. The show is held on Saturday 29th May, but the plants remain on display throughout the weekend and Bank Holiday Monday. Times are from 10.00am to 5.00pm and we'll also have plenty of plants for sale. Capel Manor is a ho...

Hi again,

I seem to remember that the buds were dark when they first appeared, unfortunately I didn't take a picture of them.

Perhaps I will call it Fred.

Thank you to both of you.

Am I right in thinking this is a very variable species?

Hi,

This rebutia was doing its thing last week. I bought it unnamed from a garden centre, and wondered if anyone could tell me which it is.

Thank you.
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Hi,
This is the first time I've managed to flower this - so couldn't resist showing it off.
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N buiningii

Yes - I think it probably had lost some root, which is why it was so slow to respond. I'll bear your comments in mind for the future - and thank you again.