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by Cactus Kid
Fri Dec 02, 2022 3:05 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Price suggestions for `Dumpling` book
Replies: 11
Views: 949

Price suggestions for `Dumpling` book

Hi all. I have received some messages indicating that some of the prices of the books I have put on Ebay are far too cheap! I am hoping to list `Dumpling and his wife` by Steven Hammer soon, which seems to be very sought after. On line the cheapest I could find was £300+ Suggestions please for a sen...
by Cactus Kid
Tue Nov 29, 2022 2:53 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Cacti and succulent books available
Replies: 5
Views: 712

Re: Cacti and succulent books available

Thanks for the hints on the pricing. (tu)

I have several box loads of these books and my lovely wife is NOT happy at the room they are taking up, so I am trying to get rid of them ASAP!

All monies will be going to the family and charities selected by them.
by Cactus Kid
Mon Nov 28, 2022 8:09 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Cacti and succulent books available
Replies: 5
Views: 712

Cacti and succulent books available

For all of those that have enquired about the books left over from my sale at The National. I have now also taken an additional collection on and am listing them on Ebay. New books will be added weekly.

Please see my other post in the sales section of the forum.
by Cactus Kid
Tue Nov 15, 2022 3:09 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: What is the purpose of leaf papillae?
Replies: 13
Views: 1897

Re: What is the purpose of leaf papillae?

Can I ask what lenses you guys use to get these pics :?:
by Cactus Kid
Mon Nov 07, 2022 3:51 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Plant of the month photo plea.
Replies: 40
Views: 14985

Re: Plant of the month photo plea.

Hi all. Does anyone out there grow cacti :?: If so I am in desperate need of some material for the "Plant of the Month" feature on YOUR website. I would be very grateful if you could all trawl through your old photos and allow me to showcase one of your wonderful plants. If you are not sur...
by Cactus Kid
Fri Oct 21, 2022 3:15 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Baked clay granules
Replies: 12
Views: 976

Re: Baked clay granules

Have you tried this Tina?
by Cactus Kid
Thu Oct 20, 2022 2:53 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Baked clay granules
Replies: 12
Views: 976

Re: Baked clay granules

What did you get Eric, and is it any good?

I am after the small sized stuff similar to the old Europarts bags.
by Cactus Kid
Sat Oct 08, 2022 7:40 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Uses for Sulphate of Iron 20% Fe
Replies: 3
Views: 351

Re: Uses for Sulphate of Iron 20% Fe

Thanks for the replies. Looks like the Hydrangeas and Rhododendrons are in for a treat (tu)
by Cactus Kid
Thu Oct 06, 2022 3:18 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Uses for Sulphate of Iron 20% Fe
Replies: 3
Views: 351

Uses for Sulphate of Iron 20% Fe

I have some sacks of this usually used on the lawn which I have now replaced with extra flower / perennial beds.

Is there another use for it? Acidifying water or soil mixes perhaps?
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by Cactus Kid
Mon Oct 03, 2022 7:13 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Spot the Lithops!
Replies: 4
Views: 308

Spot the Lithops!

lithops karasmontana 'Bella'
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