Hi, I've been an online cactophile for a while now but only just come across this group. I can see its not very active and was wondering if anybody out there...
Hi Kenny, I am Cristian from Romania. You're right, there isn't much activity around here.I have about 25 different Ferocactus species and forms, almost all of...
Hi Kenny, I often germinate seeds (cactus) in straight vermiculite. It is usually sterile and its chemical composition mimics the chemical formula of may ...
... usually ... may ... to soil ... particles. I ... like ... cactus soils ... Arizona, ... perilite in ... put in ... Bonsoir Susi, Where did you live in...
Dear David, I live in Southeastern Arizona, at 3600 ft. elevation in the upper Chihuahuan desert. Yes we have plenty of F. wislizenii, the others live to the...
Hello fellow Ferocactophiles! Thanks to everyone for their comments regarding soil mixtures. I've planted up my ferocacti in 50% John Innes No 3 (loam based),...
Here is a list of seeds that I am looking for. Sorry I have nothing to trade for them. I have some stamps if you would like for me to send a self addressed...
Hello everyone, I am new to this group. I am hoping someone can id my 3 unknowns I have posted in the photos unders Gia's unknowns. I have over 500 cacti and...
Does anyone can help me? Specifically, I'd like to know if there were any chances of succesfully transplanting and, in that case, which techniques should be...
Hello Horacio, All freocacti support very good transplantations.You will have no problem,only take it easy with the watering for 7-10 days after (no water!) ...
Hi Everybody, I live in South Africa and find the Ferocacti in my collection fascinating. They are able to withstand the low temperatures that we have on the...
Hi Marieke, I can't tell how old F. robustus should be, but most Ferocacti need quite some years before they can start flowering. F. hamatacanthus is the...
Hi Everybody, Am I right in thinking that most Ferocacti like a calcarous soil? Or are there some that like the soil more acidic? I usually mix bonemeal into...
I just joined your group I'm Jim from S. Florida I grow my cactus and succulents in my outdoor garden all year round I have been growing cactus and succulents...
Hi Jim and rest of group, Good to see a new member, Jim. You are lucky to be able to grow all your plants outdoors all year long! What is the lowest...
Hello there! How is everyone on this (very quiet) group?!!! I hope all your ferocacti are growing well this year. Mine are growing very quickly already due...
Hi Kenny You are right, it is a quiet group. I am fine and so are my cacti. I have been using coco peat, as it is called here in Denmark, for the last 3 years...
Helo Kenny and all! I am 26 years old, I live in Romania and I have a young but pretty cactus collection. Almost all my plants have been grown by me from...
Hi there. Thanks to everyone who replied regarding coconut compost a few weeks ago. I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with variegated...
Kenny, I have a variegated Ferocactus that is about 6 years old. I don't raise it any differently than my other cacti. I am afraid I can't be much help with...
Hi, Here is my experience with them...... I have had quite a few..... I only have one now.... They don't seem to be able to take the winter temps as well as...
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