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Post by 4pygmies on Feb 1, 2008 14:36:20 GMT 1
I bought a propagator lid to put over my tray of cactus since we've got a really cold spell forecast. Will that be alright? Just to pop on at night......
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Post by mickthecactus on Feb 1, 2008 14:49:38 GMT 1
I bought a propagator lid to put over my tray of cactus since we've got a really cold spell forecast. Will that be alright? Just to pop on at night...... Go for it Fourpence....... |
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Post by mickthecactus on Feb 15, 2008 15:16:16 GMT 1
I've just weakened and ordered €30 of plants from Holland.
What are they Mick, I hear you ask?
OK,
Aloe haemanthifolia
Ceropegia adriana
Haworthia bruynsii
Pseudolithos dodsonianus
Aloe rugosifolia
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Post by chickadeedeedee on Feb 25, 2008 23:18:57 GMT 1
An ID please of this *very* cool little guy.  I've had him about a year. Thanks!  |
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Post by chickadeedeedee on Feb 27, 2008 1:49:20 GMT 1
I dunno either, The witch.  I *think* it is someone called a "Rice Cactus" but thought Mr. C. or someone here would know for sure. |
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Post by 4pygmies on Feb 27, 2008 7:51:25 GMT 1
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Post by chickadeedeedee on Feb 27, 2008 13:09:03 GMT 1
Thank you 4P! I'd say that IS the plant! Ooooooo .... I'd love to see mine in bloom.
Mr. C. is in New York? He's enjoying our snow then! ;D
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Post by mickthecactus on Mar 5, 2008 14:23:25 GMT 1
Thank you 4P! I'd say that IS the plant! Ooooooo .... I'd love to see mine in bloom. Mr. C. is in New York? He's enjoying our snow then! ;D Fortunately it just missed me before I left. Yes, I agree with Rhipsalis cereuscula. Rhipsalis are epiphytic cacti that are much happier in an average shaded humid greenhouse. The flowers are pretty small though. |
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Post by chickadeedeedee on Mar 6, 2008 18:57:33 GMT 1
Thank you 4P! I'd say that IS the plant! Ooooooo .... I'd love to see mine in bloom. Mr. C. is in New York? He's enjoying our snow then! ;D Fortunately it just missed me before I left. Yes, I agree with Rhipsalis cereuscula. Rhipsalis are epiphytic cacti that are much happier in an average shaded humid greenhouse. The flowers are pretty small though. Thanks 4P and Mr. C.! :-) Epiphytic? Should I leave well enough alone or transplant the cactus to more of a free draining mix? Awwwwww ..... Darn! Ya missed the ice storm too! We didn't!  Hope you had a good time any way! Thanks again. |
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Post by chickadeedeedee on Mar 7, 2008 0:29:23 GMT 1
More IDs please? Sorry for the not so great photo quality .... This plant is the very last item my Father ever purchased. He bought it in 1984 and died in 1985.  The plant was at one time MUCH larger but ...... when my Mum got *very* ill and then died last May  I was ignoring my plants for the most part and this one suffered and died back. LOTS! Who is he please? *~*~*~*~*~*~* Any ideas who these guys might be? *~*~*~*~*~*~* An ID for this chubby guy please? *~*~*~*~*~*~* Oh Lord! Another one?!?!?!? C3D are you nuts?((Yes... but can you identify these please? )). Thanks soooooooo very much for your time and consideration in this matter! ;D Cwith more than 3 IDs |
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Post by mickthecactus on Mar 7, 2008 9:52:40 GMT 1
Blimey C3D! You've got more than I thought (as they say).
Ok - let's give it a go:-
first picture is a Haworthia.
Next from left to right - Espostoa sps., Notocactus sps., Oreocereus sps., Cereus sps.
Next pixture Cereus jamacaru monstrosus
Next picture - 3 Mammillarias, Cereus sps, Money plant (Crassula arborescens).
The Rhipsalis looks fine - leave it alone unless it hasn't been repotted for some time. An ordinary houseplant compost will be fine.
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Post by chickadeedeedee on Mar 7, 2008 12:23:44 GMT 1
Blimey C3D! You've got more than I thought (as they say)..... There's roughly 15-20 more cacti in the kitchen and elsewhere. Thanks very much for the IDs! |
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Post by mickthecactus on Mar 7, 2008 13:00:17 GMT 1
Blimey C3D! You've got more than I thought (as they say)..... There's roughly 15-20 more cacti in the kitchen and elsewhere. Thanks very much for the IDs! You're very welcome - makes me feel wanted. You're up early by the way. |
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Post by chickadeedeedee on Mar 7, 2008 13:46:37 GMT 1
Hi Mr. C. The dogs wanted to go outside to pee and since I am the one they always choose for such requests ... they woke me up and I thought if I get back to bed I won't wake up in time for work. I've already missed two days of work this week due to weather and not feeling well and will miss work tomorrow because there's an orchid show. You're always wanted and needed but I won't take advantage of your generosity. Well ..... not too much.  C3D |
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Post by mickthecactus on Mar 31, 2008 8:45:15 GMT 1
[/IMG][/quote] My immediate reaction is that it has got a bit chilled The witch. Otherwise it looks OK. |
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Post by mickthecactus on Mar 31, 2008 10:49:27 GMT 1
I would have thought that it would be OK there. I presume it doesn't drop below 10c?
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Post by mickthecactus on Mar 31, 2008 11:51:24 GMT 1
Some cacti do have a habit of going grungy round the base and there's not much you can do about it - just enjoy the flowers.
Has it had any water yet? It looks reasonably full.
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Post by 4pygmies on May 14, 2008 10:18:27 GMT 1
Mick! One of the plants you gave me - the Tromotriche engleriana - has rotted at the base....I don't know why, I thought I was being so careful with the watering. I have sliced it off further up the stem with a clean razor blade and popped it in a new pot...is that right? Will it die now........?  Any advice....? |
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Post by mickthecactus on May 14, 2008 10:26:05 GMT 1
Mick! One of the plants you gave me - the Tromotriche engleriana - has rotted at the base....I don't know why, I thought I was being so careful with the watering. I have sliced it off further up the stem with a clean razor blade and popped it in a new pot...is that right? Will it die now........? Any advice....? Let it dry first for say about a week. Then put into the cat litter and keep damp and iot should root up. They are a tricky family and very prone to rotting. Just water in warm weather only. |
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Post by 4pygmies on May 14, 2008 10:34:34 GMT 1
OK boss...will do. Thanks hunny X
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Post by mickthecactus on May 14, 2008 12:53:36 GMT 1
Once you've cracked it (and you never really crack it) Stapeliads are very rewarding with fantastic flowers. These are what I supply to Kew who certainly can't crack it.
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Post by mickthecactus on May 16, 2008 10:13:51 GMT 1
..... how often should I water my cactus Mick? I'm really concerned about over watering these days. Sorry The witch - I missed that. The simple answer is when they are dry but work with the weather. Now it has broken I won't water until it gets sunny again. Check if the pot is dry - I use a thin metal kebab skewer to check. If it's damp the soil will stick to it and it doesn't need water. If it's clean then it's dry. With cacti it's always better to underwater than overwater so if you forget it's no big deal. Does that help? |
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Post by mickthecactus on May 16, 2008 10:27:16 GMT 1
Sorry The witch - I missed that. The simple answer is when they are dry but work with the weather. Now it has broken I won't water until it gets sunny again. Check if the pot is dry - I use a thin metal kebab skewer to check. If it's damp the soil will stick to it and it doesn't need water. If it's clean then it's dry. With cacti it's always better to underwater than overwater so if you forget it's no big deal. Does that help? Yes it does thank you very much  But what makes you think we eat kebabs? LOL You have the look of a kebab eater..... I used to use a meat skewer but the kebab skewer is more sensitive. I've been doing it for so long that I can tell by the feel of the skewer without even looking at it. |
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Post by mickthecactus on May 16, 2008 10:40:35 GMT 1
You have the look of a kebab eater..... I used to use a meat skewer but the kebab skewer is more sensitive. I've been doing it for so long that I can tell by the feel of the skewer without even looking at it. Does skewering them cause any root damage? What a good question. It is very thin and I put it down the edge of the pot. Some cacti/succulents have roots like turnips so you do have to be careful. |
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Post by 4pygmies on May 29, 2008 8:07:41 GMT 1
Once you've cracked it (and you never really crack it) Stapeliads are very rewarding with fantastic flowers. These are what I supply to Kew who certainly can't crack it. I haven't cracked it with the Tromotriche...it's gone all limp and looks very dead...<anguishedhowlsmiley> I am a Stapeliad murderer.....soo sorry Mick.......and I did exactly what you told me to do....sniff.... |
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I *think* it is someone called a "Rice Cactus" but thought Mr. C. or someone here would know for sure. 
Hope you had a good time any way!
The plant was at one time MUCH larger but ...... when my Mum got *very* ill and then died last May 
I was ignoring my plants for the most part and this one suffered and died back. LOTS! Who is he please?
