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A few threads recently have covered the topic of winter growing succulents, so that's the topic for December. Succulents required - a photo of sprouts won't be eligible. I can't think of a winter growing cactus offhand, but if you think you have one, why not include it?

To get us started. Here's my Marlothistella uniondalensis. Had it for 25 years. Photo taken 5th December 2020.

Trichodiadema species. In a 12 inch pot. Photo taken 5th December 2020.

Photographs taken 4th December

Original label says this is Crassula tecta SB1393 (name has been discussed in the past on the forum)

Leaves are a bit scruffy, perhaps time for re-pot with fresh compost Flowers need a closer look (and a focus stack)
Leaves don't look like my other C. tecta

My Crassula namaquensis. Photo taken 6th December 2020. Coming into bud.

Crassula tecta in a 9inch bowl. Photo taken 6th December.

Two take this morning when the sun broke through
Dudleya brittonii Tylecodon ventricosus

I know some don't consider Aeonium to be winter growing in the UK but some of them seem to be for me!

The two 'Greenovia' I have seemed to struggle outside this year with water while they weren't really growing so will be staying under cover next summer! And of the 'proper' Aeonium this one did a lot of growing for me last winter,

Hi,

Two Titanopsis with slowly growing flower buds:
T. schwantesii with two heads (from Doug & Vivi Rowland seed back in the early 90’s I think) T. calcarea seedling (2018 seed from Matts Winberg)

Andrew

Another Aeonium...