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Post by Chuckles on Feb 26, 2007 22:09:06 GMT
Hi y'all - miss me? Mrskp - thats a Mammillaria, spinosissima I think. Chuckles, the one that you think is a funny colour at the top - that's the right colour. The colour below is wrong. Thet are generally showing problems of inadequate light levels which is why they etiolate (get thinner at the top). You need the sunniest position available with somewhere cool and bright for winter. Thanks Mick, how strange about the tall one with the colour prob, it only just changed colour at the top. They are currently in the back room window which faces north, think I'll move them to the front room window which faces South and there is no heating on in that room. Thanks for the advise  And yes I missed ya, been on hols ?? |
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Post by mickthecactus on Feb 27, 2007 13:03:54 GMT
Sort of. Took a week off work but stayed at home and did things.
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Post by mickthecactus on Feb 27, 2007 13:36:57 GMT
I have spare 2006 cactus and succulent seedlings. PM me with your address and I will send.
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Post by Chuckles on Feb 27, 2007 15:09:09 GMT
Hiya Mick, did you have any ideas about my Cacti in pic No 2 the one that flops ;D Now be careful what you say  |
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Post by mickthecactus on Feb 27, 2007 15:54:18 GMT
Chuckles - your floppy ones eh?.......
Opuntia - but I don't know the variety.
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Post by Chuckles on Feb 28, 2007 9:17:47 GMT
Morning Mick, is this Cat Litter thing OM mentions an alternative to Seramis ? ? let us into your secret |
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Post by mickthecactus on Feb 28, 2007 10:38:20 GMT
Morning Chuckles. It is indeed its Tesco Premium lightweight cat litter - and it's damn good!
I set cuttings in it, water them in and within 48 hours they were rooting up. It's a bit tricky working out the watering regime as it's quite hard to tell if it's damp or not but I am coming round to weekly.
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Post by Chuckles on Feb 28, 2007 11:05:33 GMT
Ooooh thanks for that Mick. Sounds like the watering is about the same as the problems I had with the Seramis granules ;D you do get used to judging these things though, thanks for the tip. Must get OH to get some next time he goes to Tesco Express ;D
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Post by Dutchy on Feb 28, 2007 19:23:52 GMT
Hi Mick, yes I did mis you I love the one in the middle which you posted. What a lovely flower. When I am back from my hol I have some questions for you. ..... about seeding and such. Until then. |
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Post by mickthecactus on Mar 1, 2007 12:40:07 GMT
I will count every minute Dutchy.
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Post by Dutchy on Jun 16, 2007 17:47:40 GMT
I hope I did not leave you out still counting Mick  Somehow this thread has gone as dry as the desert cacti would grow in. Any new names with photo or sites and such? |
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Post by fozzie on Jun 20, 2007 21:23:51 GMT
Hey Mick, long time no speak. Had to show you these, what annoyed me was my neighbours throw away comment "oh they're just house leeks" I think they deserve much more. Its so annoying when people look but do not see!   Foz |
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Post by Dutchy on Jun 21, 2007 8:28:57 GMT
Just house leeks is a compliment Foz. Just as in justifiably beautiful ( some people are blind to everyday things but that is because they have not learned to slow down and enjoy, not every one can be a true gardener ) |
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Post by fozzie on Jun 21, 2007 17:15:29 GMT
Thank you Dutchy, you must be the same as me. Get lost in time, just looking a natures little miracles. Its a good hobby.
Foz
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Post by Dutchy on Jun 22, 2007 15:29:47 GMT
It feels like a life style rather than a hobby. Some Tao and some of my own beliefs that one should enjoy all things one can enjoy. Like when waiting for the bus I discovered a lovely little grass growing in the pavement. I spend all time waiting for the bus observing it. The way the seeds stood form the stem the way it moved in the wind and how this was influenced by passers by. Life is busy enough as it is.
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Post by Dutchy on Oct 17, 2007 21:23:12 GMT
er just wandered if Mick is still with us?
Mick are you out there?
Any more Cacti?
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