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Post by debbiem on May 18, 2007 17:11:13 GMT 1
I know it's asking a lot Mick, as the picture's very dark and for some reason the flash wouldn't go off, but is it possible to identify this succulent by the appalling picture? If not I'll try to get a better picture.  |
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Post by alicat on May 18, 2007 17:15:03 GMT 1
;D Hi Mrs Beige I think i've got one of those but a tiny one All I had on the label was Gollum.  |
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Post by debbiem on May 18, 2007 17:30:37 GMT 1
Thanks Ali - at least you've got a label for yours, which is more than I have!  I've had this one and it's baby for so long that I can't remember where I got them. They're as tough as old boots. |
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Post by mickthecactus on May 22, 2007 13:07:08 GMT 1
Pretty sure it's a Crassula but don't know the variety. Related to the money plant.
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Post by sweetleaf on May 22, 2007 13:10:32 GMT 1
Ive got one too, plus babies... they propagate very easily just like the money plant, so Im not at all surprised they are related, mine came without a label too.  |
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Post by sweetleaf on May 22, 2007 22:41:28 GMT 1
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Post by mickthecactus on May 23, 2007 12:59:02 GMT 1
Indeed SL. I know about tthis through the Society and I have exhibited there in the past but not this time.
I will be exhibiting at the late summer show at Witney though which is not that far from you. Be nice if you (and anybody else) could come over there - it will be a very big show and Witney is a lovely place.
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Post by sweetleaf on May 23, 2007 14:46:41 GMT 1
I need to find out where Witney is first better go Google then! |
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Post by mickthecactus on May 23, 2007 16:55:50 GMT 1
Oxford way
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Post by sweetleaf on May 23, 2007 17:00:09 GMT 1
Ill work on OH he usually says yes, when there`s a road trip involved, will it be a fairly posh sort of occasion do you think , shirt and tie job?  |
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Post by mickthecactus on May 24, 2007 7:39:46 GMT 1
Good God no!
I'm usually shorts and t shirt. When you're heaving enormous heavy cacti around that's the last thing you want.
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Post by sweetleaf on May 24, 2007 7:43:13 GMT 1
Oh good! OH hates that sort of garb, reserved for weddings and funerals he says! That helps a lot  Isnt it a bit dangerous, heaving Cacti around with so little protection?  |
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Post by mickthecactus on May 24, 2007 7:52:02 GMT 1
Yup. But last years show was in July in that heatwave so the less the better!
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Post by sweetleaf on May 24, 2007 8:01:11 GMT 1
I see your point! Still sounds a bit risky though!
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Post by mickthecactus on May 24, 2007 8:48:31 GMT 1
I have been pinged so many times that I just don't notice it now.
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Post by 4pygmies on May 24, 2007 11:22:14 GMT 1
Is that the technical term then Mick? |
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Post by maggyd on May 24, 2007 22:28:18 GMT 1
I know it's asking a lot Mick, as the picture's very dark and for some reason the flash wouldn't go off, but is it possible to identify this succulent by the appalling picture? If not I'll try to get a better picture. Is that not the Money Plant? |
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Post by mickthecactus on May 25, 2007 7:48:22 GMT 1
Not really. Money plant (Crassula arborescens) has flatter leaves and will eventually be pretty massive. Can get to about 9' eventually.
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Post by debbiem on May 25, 2007 14:46:16 GMT 1
That's great, thanks Mick, a name for it at long last.  |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 6, 2007 13:21:27 GMT 1
Debbie, just found the right name for this - Crassula "green coral".
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Post by debbiem on Jun 6, 2007 16:35:46 GMT 1
Thanks Mick that's great ! It certainly looks like coral. |
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Post by 4pygmies on Jun 13, 2007 14:10:43 GMT 1
Mick, my Euphorbia thungummyjig is putting out lots of little leaves but they're green not red! Is that usual? Or have I done something to upset it? And when, how, in what should I repot it please?
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 13, 2007 16:04:27 GMT 1
Hello 4p. A question at last!
Is it growing in the shade?
Repot it now into any well drained compost say 50% compost to 50% sharp sand. Don't give it too large a pot though.
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Post by 4pygmies on Jun 13, 2007 20:54:40 GMT 1
It's growing in my kitchen window sill which is North facing but it's quite bright. Will peat free compost be OK? Or John Innes? I'm hoping to find a few nice stalls at GWLive and get some more - I think they're amazing. I don't expect to be able to dedicate a whole greenhouse to them but it would be nice. I looked round my conservatory today whilst shifting seed trays about and I seem to have acquired quite a few......Thanks Mick!
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 14, 2007 8:42:57 GMT 1
4P, it really needs the sun which is why it is green rather than red. Either compost is fine as long as it is well drained.
If you want any more PM me and I will put a few in the post to you.
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