Hello everyone well its that time of year again the plants are waking up and things are starting to grow again, so here is a list of some extra things i have...
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Apr 2, 2003 2:54 am
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Dear All, I updated my website again on 1April,2003 You can see new plants for sale more on my web at Special plants for sale page 6,7,8 I hope you will enjoy...
This isn't for a web site but to inform this group that the Connecticut Cactus and Succulent Society will be holding their 20th annual show and sale this...
All, Just wondering where everyone is? This used to be a fairly lively board. Is there somewhere else to be now for our hobby or have we just gone dormant?...
Hi, I have been looking for some finly ground pumice to mix up with some other ingrediants to start my seeds in, and I can't seem to find any. I have been to...
Hi again, My other question is how many of you use a heated propagator or heating mat for starting your seeds (airocarpus, azteikium, L. diffusa)? If you do,...
Hello Group: I am in need of some help. I have some Astrophytum's that I purchased from Thailand. One of them is pretty large A. asterias miracle shaped....
In my opinion heating of seed propagators is unnecessary. Research on germination of cactus seeds has shown that most cactus species germinate best at close to...
Earl, Take this with a grain of salt. I am not an expert but have rooted cactus cuttings by putting them in sandy soil. This allowed it to drain well. ...
Ground limestone is supposed to be good along with coarse sand The course sand I found at a garden store called Hastings. I found when looking for specialty...
I got a couple of small bags of pumice at Home Depot here in Great Falls. Red pumice - I'd have preferred grey, but it will do. I'd think H.D. in Maryland...
Hi Matt, I have had very good luck with a heating mat that I purchased from Parks Seeds, in Greenwood, SC., kinda procey at $45. It came in a wire basket...
Hi, Thank you everyone who has replied (lox, locks that was FUNNY!). I will check out the new reccomendations and as soon as I find some pumice start up half...
Just an FYI. I noticed cactus roots stick to clay pots. Not sure if that could be ground up or even if it would be a good thing. Second, I had used unfinished...
As to the matter of propagation mats. I found that my germination percentages increased dramatically once I began starting my seeds on a mat that was on...
Hi Everyone well, I just finished the majority of my seed harvesting of last fall's flowers and its time to unload extra stock, the seeds are uncleaned and the...
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Apr 22, 2003 8:13 am
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Michael, Thanks for the advice. I sort of knew that drying the cactus out first. I'll do this for a week or more then place the Astrophytum in some well...
Earl, Depending on the position of the stars you may get 50 answers or none. :-) While you are drying it, I would search on Cactus in the yahoo group list. ...
Hello Friends, Roots of all plants stick to the sides of clay post, because clay pots absorb water. Roots are attracted to water and therefore if the compost...
I did manage to find some red lava rock at one garden supply ... Monday I was at Ace Hardware in Choteau (Montana) and to my delight bought their last 5 lb.bag...
Hi, I believe Ace is around me (chain) and I will check it out. I found a great Red Lava rock at a store near me, but it is too big. Currently I am looking...
Hi everyone, I got fresh, 3 days freesh seeds of T.valdezianus. Is it better to sow it right now either to wait some time ? Vesna Milosavljevic [Non-text...
Hello Living Rock Friends... I have a question I hope someone can answer for me.. My friend, who also grows Living Rocks, is moving to Miami Florida (USDA ...
Hi Jack No problem, Living rocks will respond well to humid condition as long as they don't sit in the rain. I live and grow my plants in Thailand and you know...
Hi Vesna I don't know specifically about T. valdezianus, but many species will germinate better if seeds are left to dry out for a week or two. Pijaya...
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May 16, 2003 11:03 pm
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I have a grafted specimen of S. disciformis which offsets prolifically. There are about ten offsets with a diameter of 1cm or more, and many smaller offsets. I...
i think its very difficult to re rooted this plants when they are so little, its better to grafted till they are bigger ones then they willproduce some root ...
Hi Marlon, Yes you are better grafting small offsets or leave them on the main plant until they get large enough to root. What are your plants grafted on? I...
Geoff Bailey
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May 17, 2003 9:14 pm
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On Sat May 17, 2003 6:14 pm "Geoff Bailey" <geoffbailey@...> ... Hi Geoff, Thanks for the info. I will leave the offsets on the main plant for now...
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