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Talkback: Tender succulents

On 28/11/2011 in forum

.com. Just keep an eye on the homepage! I too love putting my tender succulents out for the summer - gives an exotic feel to the garden even if the weather is cloudy like now. A friend gave me an echivaria called "Blue Frills" last year which is spectacular


Sempervivum succulents/houseleeks?

On 01/05/2012 in forum

Wintersongs photo (below) has inspired me to grow some Sempervivum succulents. Can anyone please recommend an online supplier of these plants? Id like to grow them in my grey slate pots on the patio as I think they would contrast well, but I need


Talkback: Cactus dahlias

On 24/11/2011 in forum

I am very dissapointed that in this item you have shown dahlias, the majority of which are only available from one UK grower.It would have been better if you had featured Cactus Dahlias that were readily available, such as Firebird, Indian Summer


Echino Cactus Grusonii

On 15/01/2013 in forum

Hi. A friend of mine has a beautiful 21 year old Echino Cactus Grusonii and wants to know what this plant may be worth for it is a scarce and threatened specie. Can anybody be of assistance please?? Fanie In monetary terms?-like anything it depends


How to take cuttings from cacti and succulents

On 14/05/2013 in Projects: Greenhouse and house plants

sunlight. Do not place cactus or succulent cuttings in a propagator or cover them with a plastic bag.Keep an eye on the cutting and water when the compost feels dry. Most cactus and succulent cutting will root within a month, but it may take longer for new


Cactus

On 31/03/2013 in forum

While we were away, my kindly neighbours unfortunately watered our cacti and now one which is 14 year sold is rotting from the base. Should I cut it and try and root the top part? Help! Thanks. In my "House Plant Expert" book it says that most varieties of cacti will root fr...


How To Care For A Baby Cactus!

On 18/05/2012 in forum

Hi, I have managed to grow a cactus seedling and now I am not sure how to look after it. Im not sure what to do next and how often I should water it - Just basic advice on how to care for it would be great! I hope someone can help! Thanks .


Taking cuttings

On 02/06/2013 in forum

hello, i've recently taken some cuttings of xmas cactus as my plant is very overgrown and they're in the greenhouse at the moment. as i wasn't sure whether to take long or short cuttings, i've done both. i dipped the ends in rooting powder as i didn


Mammillaria zeilmanniana Cactus

On 05/10/2012 in plants


Schlumbergera truncata Crab cactus

On 05/10/2012 in plants


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