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Post by mickthecactus on Oct 12, 2007 10:56:33 GMT 1
Hi guys. I thought I had replied to that yesterday.
CPB my honey, they should be Ok in the conservatory. It doesn't get too cold does it? if so, just a little water now and then.
Mickiepoo??
Hello lovely 4P - same with you. As long as it doesn't drop below 40f you should be OK. Don't water the cacti though they'll be Ok and the Echinopsis buds will probably sit dormant until spring. Did you get the Sempervivums?
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 12, 2007 12:53:56 GMT 1
I did get them and I did thank you but you'd gone on holiday by then I think. So thanks very much, angel, they sit in their pots not doing much atm but looking very pretty. Lovely colours. X
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Post by mickthecactus on Oct 12, 2007 13:06:53 GMT 1
You're very welcome.
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Post by mickthecactus on Oct 15, 2007 12:36:16 GMT 1
Not too pleased - in Feb I bought the best propagator I could find which cost just under £50. got it out yesterday and it doesn't work.
I shall be contacting the makers!!
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 15, 2007 12:41:00 GMT 1
OOh thats awful, I have two in storage at the moment, I had better check those !
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Post by mickthecactus on Oct 17, 2007 13:36:14 GMT 1
Big day today! The Eucalyptus tree overhanging my greenhouse (and undermining it with its roots) has gone!  Apparently the garden has now opened up and we get the sun much earlier, particularly on the greenhouse. All I have to do is pay for it now.............. |
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 17, 2007 18:06:16 GMT 1
I thought the Euc was in your neighbours garden? :  |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Oct 17, 2007 20:35:29 GMT 1
Hi guys. I thought I had replied to that yesterday. CPB my honey, they should be Ok in the conservatory. It doesn't get too cold does it? if so, just a little water now and then. Mickiepoo?? Hello lovely 4P - same with you. As long as it doesn't drop below 40f you should be OK. Don't water the cacti though they'll be Ok and the Echinopsis buds will probably sit dormant until spring. Did you get the Sempervivums? Thank You My Gallant Friend ;D We have one of those low watt radiators in the conservatory and that keeps it nice and cosy in there...not hot exactly..but the plants seem to do well in there over winter |
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Post by mickthecactus on Oct 18, 2007 8:50:28 GMT 1
Perfect CPB.
Yes SL. It was in the neighbours garden. They couldn't give a monkeys.
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 18, 2007 16:22:52 GMT 1
Perfect CPB. Yes SL. It was in the neighbours garden. They couldn't give a monkeys. I hope it didnt cost a fortune, but I suppose it will be worth it, you always worried it would crash down on your lovely GH in high winds,  and if it was also undermining the foundations, and casting too much shade, its obviously better gone! |
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Post by mickthecactus on Oct 18, 2007 16:31:42 GMT 1
£290 plus Vat.
Worth every penny.
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 18, 2007 16:33:29 GMT 1
£290 plus Vat. Worth every penny. ;D Im sure it is! |
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Post by mickthecactus on Oct 22, 2007 13:53:33 GMT 1
Just to show how careful you have to be at this time of the year, I found half a dozen pots which still hadn't dried out from the last watering a fortnight ago. Bought them all indoors and they will be dry in a few days.
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Post by mickthecactus on Dec 6, 2007 13:48:07 GMT 1
Everybody's cacti and succulents OK?
How are Xmas cacti? Mine are very slow this year.
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Post by debbiem on Dec 6, 2007 14:21:30 GMT 1
My 'normals' are still outside, Mick. They seem very happy and since they're on the second shelf of a set of shelves aren't getting that much rain, if any. They're quite protected where they are - I might just leave them there?
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Post by mickthecactus on Dec 6, 2007 14:25:52 GMT 1
My 'normals' are still outside, Mick. They seem very happy and since they're on the second shelf of a set of shelves aren't getting that much rain, if any. They're quite protected where they are - I might just leave them there? What are your "normals" Deb? |
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Post by debbiem on Dec 6, 2007 14:51:03 GMT 1
My 'normals' are still outside, Mick. They seem very happy and since they're on the second shelf of a set of shelves aren't getting that much rain, if any. They're quite protected where they are - I might just leave them there? What are your "normals" Deb? I'll get back to you, Mick - the reason being that a while ago you identified some of them for me, and I think that was on page 6 of this thread - the only one that I can't access as there's no number to select, just dots if you see what I mean, I wouldn't blame you if you didn't! My computers playing up on AF at the mo and to be able to get around quickly and without getting stuck I have to press Esc+S, but this in turn stops me selecting pages in the drop-down list. As clear as mud, I think! When I log back in, before doing the Esc+ S bit I'll be able to access that page and tell you. |
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Post by mickthecactus on Dec 6, 2007 15:14:03 GMT 1
What are your "normals" Deb? I'll get back to you, Mick - the reason being that a while ago you identified some of them for me, and I think that was on page 6 of this thread - the only one that I can't access as there's no number to select, just dots if you see what I mean, I wouldn't blame you if you didn't! My computers playing up on AF at the mo and to be able to get around quickly and without getting stuck I have to press Esc+S, but this in turn stops me selecting pages in the drop-down list. As clear as mud, I think! When I log back in, before doing the Esc+ S bit I'll be able to access that page and tell you. I've found them Deb. I would be nervous about leaving them out for the rest of winter. |
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Post by debbiem on Dec 6, 2007 17:30:20 GMT 1
Thanks Mick, I'll bring them in then. They're in troughs now and not individual pots - I remember you saying that maybe the pots I'd repotted them in were a bit too big. TThey all fir into two troughs. They're much closer to each other in the troughs and look a lot nicer I think, and they're definitely much easier to move around!
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Post by mickthecactus on Dec 6, 2007 17:47:19 GMT 1
Thanks Mick, I'll bring them in then. They're in troughs now and not individual pots - I remember you saying that maybe the pots I'd repotted them in were a bit too big. TThey all fir into two troughs. They're much closer to each other in the troughs and look a lot nicer I think, and they're definitely much easier to move around! Actually they'll grow better too. Try to find the brightest coolest spot that you can Deb. |
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Post by debbiem on Dec 6, 2007 18:09:46 GMT 1
Thanks Mick, I'll bring them in then. They're in troughs now and not individual pots - I remember you saying that maybe the pots I'd repotted them in were a bit too big. TThey all fir into two troughs. They're much closer to each other in the troughs and look a lot nicer I think, and they're definitely much easier to move around! Actually they'll grow better too. Try to find the brightest coolest spot that you can Deb. Thanks - I'll find a nice spot for them. |
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Post by mickthecactus on Dec 7, 2007 9:32:03 GMT 1
Everybody's cacti and succulents OK? How are Xmas cacti? Mine are very slow this year. Mine isn't in bud yet.  Should be by now - it was fine last year wasn't it? |
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Post by mickthecactus on Dec 7, 2007 14:54:09 GMT 1
Should be by now - it was fine last year wasn't it? Yes - it flowered really early too. Does it look healthy otherwise? are the stems firm or wrinkly? Does it still have roots? |
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Post by mickthecactus on Dec 10, 2007 13:50:10 GMT 1
I bought a nice peach coloured flower Xmas cactus from Homebase yesterday. Reduced to 99p.
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Post by mickthecactus on Dec 10, 2007 13:50:57 GMT 1
Does it look healthy otherwise? are the stems firm or wrinkly? Does it still have roots? Yes it looks really healthy Mick, the stems are firm - I potted it on in the summer too. Perhaps you were too kind to it. |
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and if it was also undermining the foundations, and casting too much shade, its obviously better gone!