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Mar 5, 2008 14:35:59 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Mar 5, 2008 14:35:59 GMT 1
I have just been sent a new seed list from the Stapeliad society.
Who would like some?
They are mainly Stapeliads but also some Aloes, Avonias and species Pelargoniums.
I'll sort it all out for you.
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Mar 5, 2008 16:11:22 GMT 1
Post by 4pygmies on Mar 5, 2008 16:11:22 GMT 1
Yes please I'd love some to try! I don't mind what - but nothing too tricky! Thanks Angel X
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Mar 5, 2008 16:19:29 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Mar 5, 2008 16:19:29 GMT 1
Yes please I'd love some to try! I don't mind what - but nothing too tricky! Thanks Angel X My pleasure - I'll get you a nice selection that don't need too much winter warmth. Frost free should be fine. |
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Mar 5, 2008 18:18:58 GMT 1
Post by cheerypeabrain on Mar 5, 2008 18:18:58 GMT 1
me too...if it isn't too much trouble Mr Cactus.... ;D
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Mar 5, 2008 18:19:55 GMT 1
Post by Sleepy on Mar 5, 2008 18:19:55 GMT 1
Be patient Cheery, Mick is having computer problems. He can't see all the posts submitted.
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Mar 5, 2008 18:33:49 GMT 1
Post by cheerypeabrain on Mar 5, 2008 18:33:49 GMT 1
...no problem.
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Mar 6, 2008 6:33:28 GMT 1
Post by Sweetleaf on Mar 6, 2008 6:33:28 GMT 1
I should like to try some Mick, if theres any spare?  |
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Mar 6, 2008 9:57:43 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Mar 6, 2008 9:57:43 GMT 1
I'll give it until end of Friday in case anybody else wants to, then order over the weekend.
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Mar 14, 2008 15:34:56 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Mar 14, 2008 15:34:56 GMT 1
All ordered. Waiting on the postman.
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Mar 27, 2008 19:54:41 GMT 1
Post by cheerypeabrain on Mar 27, 2008 19:54:41 GMT 1
Thank You Mick!
Do we follow the sowing instructions you gave us for cacti before? Are we all sowing together? or are we waiting until 4P's well enough to join in?
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Mar 28, 2008 9:46:06 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Mar 28, 2008 9:46:06 GMT 1
Thank You Mick! Do we follow the sowing instructions you gave us for cacti before? Are we all sowing together? or are we waiting until 4P's well enough to join in? Yes, follow the instructions - they're not as complicated as they look but it is very important to use John Innes as ordinary peatbased or coir composts attract tiny flies which lay eggs and the resultant grubs eat the seedlings from the roots up. Sow at will I say. 4P has to wait until the weather warms up as she hasn't got a propagator but the longer growing season you can give them before winter, the better. |
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Mar 28, 2008 19:04:03 GMT 1
Post by cheerypeabrain on Mar 28, 2008 19:04:03 GMT 1
Righto...I'll be a busy girl tomorrow then ;D
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Apr 15, 2008 8:57:09 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Apr 15, 2008 8:57:09 GMT 1
So have you all sown those seeds yet?
Results?
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Apr 17, 2008 13:08:08 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Apr 17, 2008 13:08:08 GMT 1
So have you all sown those seeds yet? Results? Come on now - don't be shy.... |
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Apr 17, 2008 15:44:09 GMT 1
Post by 4pygmies on Apr 17, 2008 15:44:09 GMT 1
Can I start mine off in my warm bathroom if I keep a propagator lid on the trays Mick? Itstays a reasonably constant temperature ....
Oh and Mick, please what is that big cactus you're cuddling on the Who's who thread? I think that was the one you brought for Sweetleaf.
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Apr 17, 2008 15:55:52 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Apr 17, 2008 15:55:52 GMT 1
Can I start mine off in my warm bathroom if I keep a propagator lid on the trays Mick? Itstays a reasonably constant temperature .... Oh and Mick, please what is that big cactus you're cuddling on the Who's who thread? I think that was the one you brought for Sweetleaf. That should work in the bathroom now 4P. It's not a cactus, it's a succulent (said he being pedantic) - Euphorbia horrida. |
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Apr 17, 2008 16:14:28 GMT 1
Post by 4pygmies on Apr 17, 2008 16:14:28 GMT 1
Can I start mine off in my warm bathroom if I keep a propagator lid on the trays Mick? Itstays a reasonably constant temperature .... Oh and Mick, please what is that big cactus you're cuddling on the Who's who thread? I think that was the one you brought for Sweetleaf. That should work in the bathroom now 4P. It's not a cactus, it's a succulent (said he being pedantic) - Euphorbia horrida. I stand corrected (you old pedant). I knew it was something or other horrida...what is the meaning of 'horrida' - does it mean something specific? |
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Apr 17, 2008 16:16:52 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Apr 17, 2008 16:16:52 GMT 1
That should work in the bathroom now 4P. It's not a cactus, it's a succulent (said he being pedantic) - Euphorbia horrida. I stand corrected (you old pedant). I knew it was something or other horrida...what is the meaning of 'horrida' - does it mean something specific? This may come as something of a surprise - horrida = horrid.... |
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Apr 17, 2008 16:21:16 GMT 1
Post by 4pygmies on Apr 17, 2008 16:21:16 GMT 1
But it's not horrid - it's beautiful........that's why I wondered. Don't be sarcastic, you! (So unbecoming..)
Ooo, that little Echeveria giant firecracker you sent me has thrown up a lovely new 2" shoot btw!
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Apr 17, 2008 16:28:32 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Apr 17, 2008 16:28:32 GMT 1
But it's not horrid - it's beautiful........that's why I wondered. Don't be sarcastic, you! (So unbecoming..) Ooo, that little Echeveria giant firecracker you sent me has thrown up a lovely new 2" shoot btw! It's called that because it's so spiky. Quite a common name in the cactus world. I have Ferocactus horridus which is seriously spiky and leaves E. horrida miles behind. The shoot is probably a flower spike - then you'll know why it's called Giant Mexican Firecracker..... I've just broken mine up so have lots of spares - I'll bring them to Kew (with lots of other plants) for those who want them. |
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