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Post by 4pygmies on Jun 14, 2007 11:43:16 GMT 1
I see! Right well, it can move into the conservatory now in the sunshine as I've moved most of the seed trays out. Let's see if I kill it when I repot it before you send me more - thanks, Mick! X
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 14, 2007 12:22:30 GMT 1
P.S. once you've repotted it don't water it for a week.
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Post by 4pygmies on Jun 14, 2007 12:34:31 GMT 1
Okey dokley  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Jun 17, 2007 16:12:50 GMT 1
Here you are Mick - especially for you from GW LIve!  |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Jun 17, 2007 19:55:52 GMT 1
Lubbly ent they? I got a baby one of those huge prickly ball ones...SL knows what it's called (impressed!) Not looking forward to potting it into it's little terracotta pot tho  |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 18, 2007 10:33:59 GMT 1
Superb! That's very kind of you all. Whose stand was it?
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Post by madonplants on Jun 18, 2007 10:40:52 GMT 1
Craig House Cacti, Mick. My 12 year old took a piccy of the sign! Wonder why??!!  Keith |
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Post by sweetleaf on Jun 18, 2007 10:57:13 GMT 1
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Post by sweetleaf on Jun 18, 2007 11:07:38 GMT 1
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Post by sweetleaf on Jun 18, 2007 11:09:13 GMT 1
Sorry some of the pics are slightly out of focus, I did my best though. x Oh and this ones mine, the man failed to include the label though, when he wrapped it  Any ideas Mick?  |
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Post by Sleepy on Jun 18, 2007 16:39:05 GMT 1
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Post by sweetleaf on Jun 18, 2007 19:06:10 GMT 1
So many of us with the same idea! Does this make up for Chelsea? |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 19, 2007 9:39:05 GMT 1
Lovely pictures guys. You are all so nice to think of me. Much appreciated. I will take some pictures of my collection for the BBQ.
SL that is a Pseudolobivia species. Spectacular floweres eh?
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Post by sweetleaf on Jun 19, 2007 9:40:39 GMT 1
Im just about to show you, they opened this morning! Give me 5 mins to get them off the camera.  |
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Post by sweetleaf on Jun 19, 2007 9:52:46 GMT 1
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Post by Sleepy on Jun 19, 2007 9:55:14 GMT 1
Wow! They're gorgeous!!!
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Post by sweetleaf on Jun 19, 2007 10:05:10 GMT 1
They are arent they? I was surprised when I saw they had opened so fast, they were tightly closed last night. The blooms remind me of waterlilies, stunning!
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Post by madonplants on Jun 19, 2007 10:09:07 GMT 1
Ditto, SL, they're great!! Makes me want to try and find a space for a few, myself!!
Keith
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Post by sweetleaf on Jun 19, 2007 10:20:17 GMT 1
Have a look around for a small Rebutia, it was the first ever to flower for me, and it started the addiction, I couldnt believe such a tiny plant would flower so beautifully! Before that I considered all the Cacti to be OH`s even though he played no part in their care! |
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Post by madonplants on Jun 19, 2007 10:31:40 GMT 1
Will do, SL!!! Keith |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 21, 2007 12:39:01 GMT 1
I sense converts.
If its flowers you want go for Rebutias, Lobivias, Pseudolobivias, Echinopsis, Mammillarias and Echinocereus (all cacti).
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Jun 22, 2007 18:52:43 GMT 1
They are arent they? I was surprised when I saw they had opened so fast, they were tightly closed last night. The blooms remind me of waterlilies, stunning! Absolutely gorgeous SL ;D...I'm building up quite a collection too... My baby cacti died tho  I shouldn't have pricked them out...my son said to hang on for a bit and see if they came back, but they didn't. I'm determined to try again next year tho...and will be badgering Mick for seed no doubt.... :  |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 25, 2007 8:34:08 GMT 1
My pleasure CPB but I will have surplus plants as well. Just pricked out my seedlings this weekend as they are suffering from those little black flies.
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Post by 4pygmies on Jun 25, 2007 9:22:58 GMT 1
My Euphorbia thingummy has reddened up nicely after a few days in the warmth and sunshine of my conservatory, Mick - isn't that amazing? I never get over how marvellous plants are. I am seriously trying to work out how I can have a proper cacti and succulent collection somewhere........I have a little alpine table - I'm wondering if I could do something similar in the GH......what's the minimum winter temp. needed please?
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 25, 2007 9:28:21 GMT 1
Hello 4P. How are you today?
Depends on what you pick. Some will take down to freezing if quite dry, others really prefer 15c. Most are comfortable at 5c. Those I mention above (with the exception of a few Mammillarias from West Indies) are fine at 5c.
If you are a very good girl and go to Sleepys BBQ you might, just might, get some.
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I shouldn't have pricked them out...my son said to hang on for a bit and see if they came back, but they didn't. I'm determined to try again next year tho...and will be badgering Mick for seed no doubt.... :