thanks again Phil. If ever in Devon visit Ralph at The Cactus Shop on the outskirts of Winkleigh.

thanks both for your reply.

thanks Phil

I agree, its a Euphorbia Obesa but not in great condition. As above, it is corking. I have a different sub species that has turned bark like lower down with age.

Hi.
I got this a while ago and have been unable to identify it. Any ideas? Thanks, Nick

Hi all. I think it is but need other opinions.

Hi all, can I have help identifying this Opuntia.

Firstly, No camera is going to do these justice! On all of my ceramic pots (outside and rims especially) and in the dishes which they sit in there are 'gatherings' of seriously microscopic pests meandering around! I need to look very carefully to see them moving although individuals seem to move fas...

My Gymnocalycium Damsii has had four offspring from the parent plant since I obtained it 2 years ago. Besides a little sunburn it has been well and has always been a gorgeous red colour. It has done little growing in that time and over the last 2 weeks I have removed x2 offspring as the base of each...

I recently noticed white spots occurring on the leaves of a lampranthus (or drosanthemum). I originally plucked off the offending leaves but the problem has reoccurred en masse. Any advice as to what it is and how best to deal with it. I have used Provado insecticide but this has had no effect.

Hi Ian and Eduart

These do have sparkly beads on the stems. I will look it up. Thanks

I have recently spotted an outdoor Succulent (UK) which has flowers not unlike Lampranthus from yellow and cream to vivid pink/white variagated. Most notably it has a sticky bead residue all over it, from its red stem to its slender leaves to its flower stems. What might it be? Sorry no images but I...

I recently bought this cactus but can't find it in any of my books - please help. Thanks, Nick

Hi Forum, Please help identify this cactus (or succulent).
Thanks, Nick

I have a flowering rebutia, not on the main index. How do I post it or what is Daiv's email address? I feel it would benefit the list.
Yhanks, Nick