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by ralphrmartin
Fri Jun 27, 2014 10:40 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Manfreda maculata
Replies: 33
Views: 5016

Re: Manfreda maculata

Have you got shares in a label company Colin? Mike, nope, but just trying to apply one of the BCSS's mission objectives, namely education. You're of course free to ignore my taxonomic updates but at least you've been informed. :smile: So why has the latest guide to shows not fixed some of the glari...
by ralphrmartin
Fri Jun 27, 2014 10:38 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Presidential pots
Replies: 27
Views: 5872

Re: Presidential pots

You can get some pretty good diamond coated drills off that auction site for drilling holes in glass and similar materials.
by ralphrmartin
Tue Jun 24, 2014 8:24 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: 3 Hildewinteras
Replies: 12
Views: 3217

Re: 3 Hildewinteras

More fantastic plants, Sylvia.
by ralphrmartin
Mon Jun 23, 2014 3:50 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Leaf-cutter bee
Replies: 12
Views: 2594

Re: Leaf-cutter bee

In my experience they enter through holes in the bottom of the pot, so maybe choose pots with small holes?
by ralphrmartin
Mon Jun 23, 2014 10:31 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Field Number Database - more additions
Replies: 194
Views: 66334

Re: Field Number Database - more additions

I have just brought the RFPA numbers up to date.
by ralphrmartin
Sun Jun 22, 2014 4:33 pm
Forum: Genus Of The Month
Topic: June 2014 - Genus of the Month - Graptopetalum
Replies: 12
Views: 6654

Re: June 2014 - Genus of the Month - Graptopetalum

The Graptoveria 'Heaven' looks rather like Graptopetalum 'Sliver Star'.

I think the common consensus these days is that Graptopetalum suaveolens is actually a Sedum.
by ralphrmartin
Sun Jun 22, 2014 8:00 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: My first Echinopsis hybrid
Replies: 9
Views: 2031

Re: My first Echinopsis hybrid

Well done Sylvia, that's a really nice flower. Is it clumping up? I guess that is the other requirement for a really successful hybrid.

And now we can all be sure you really like pink - not just pink Rebutias! :grin:

Any more hybrids in the pipeline?

All the best

Ralph
by ralphrmartin
Sun Jun 22, 2014 7:57 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: More Stapeliads
Replies: 11
Views: 3379

Re: More Stapeliads

Interesting. For me, stapeliads are almost always the last plants to flower each year. No sign of any buds yet on the few I have.
by ralphrmartin
Sun Jun 22, 2014 7:54 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Some Scottish cactus flowers today
Replies: 6
Views: 1219

Re: Some Scottish cactus flowers today

Nice Lobivia hybrid. What are the parents? I'd guess L. arachnacantha is one of them.
by ralphrmartin
Sun Jun 22, 2014 7:51 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Crassula Alstonii - Tips Please
Replies: 4
Views: 2072

Re: Crassula Alstonii - Tips Please

I find this is not the easiest plant. It can scorch if too hot, but doesn't like deep shade either. It's also pretty slow. So, I suggest dappled sun, and not to overdo the water. Most of my Crassulas get some water all year round.

Ralph