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- Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:44 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Post winter watering
- Replies: 14
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Re: Post winter watering
Last week had three days in the mid to high 60's and really sunny. I misted all of my cacti that had not been watered since October or so. I kick myself for not taking before photos, because I can't tell for sure if plants reacted or not. But a few Echinocereus, Sulcorebutia arenacea, and my Lophoph...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 8:33 pm
- Forum: Member Blogs
- Topic: Every day new flowers in the greenhouse in Köln
- Replies: 4819
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Re: Every day new flowers in the greenhouse in Köln
K.W. I too am glad you are back.
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 1:15 am
- Forum: Cacti Places
- Topic: Moorten Botanical Garden is still opened
- Replies: 9
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Re: Moorten Botanical Garden is still opened
Hummingbird? in the second photo.
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 12:13 am
- Forum: Succulent Identification
- Topic: Sedum?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1547
Re: Sedum?
That's it. Thanks very much. I have to learn how to search for images.
- Sat Mar 30, 2024 8:04 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Post winter watering
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1875
Re: Post winter watering
I spray to give just a little bit of water. I have dribbled some on plants as well. This is only for the very first waterings when it is still not reliably above 50F during the day and for sure not above 50 F at night. Once they are growing, I give them solid soakings every time I water. All next we...
- Sat Mar 30, 2024 7:52 pm
- Forum: Succulent Identification
- Topic: Sedum?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1547
Sedum?
Here's another pretty common plant, I think. I don't remember where I got it. It may have come along as a hitchhiker on some succulents I bought maybe 10 years ago. It is outdoor winter hardy in my cold/wet winter areas. I've been growing it in shallow pots. I have been looking at photo's online and...
- Sat Mar 30, 2024 5:37 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Post winter watering
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1875
Re: Post winter watering
I usually spray my plants a few times before watering for the first time of the season. I have cacti that are kept cold and dry in my garage over winter. They can see temps below 0F. They are outside now for over a month on days where it is not raining. Temps are still able to get to freezing still ...
- Fri Mar 29, 2024 2:52 pm
- Forum: Grown From Seed
- Topic: (Sowing) Where do you put the organic part in a pot: on top, in the middle or at the bottom?
- Replies: 4
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Re: (Sowing) Where do you put the organic part in a pot: on top, in the middle or at the bottom?
It sounds like you are thinking of making layers in your pot. That is not correct. You need to mix your potting mix thoroughly.
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:28 am
- Forum: Member Blogs
- Topic: Adi's collections - monthly update
- Replies: 16
- Views: 19168
Re: Adi's collections - monthly update
Life happens Adi. We all have to set our priorities. I understand.
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:24 pm
- Forum: Cultivation
- Topic: Limestone top dressing
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3790
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:24 pm
- Forum: Cultivation
- Topic: Limestone top dressing
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3790
Re: Limestone top dressing
Many growers add dolomite to the soil for limestone native cactus. Dolomite is calcium sulfate wont change the PH at least that's what Ive been told. Hi Keith. Dolomite is Calcium-Magnesium Carbonate. It has almost the same liming power as pure Limestone-Calcium Carbonate. It will raise pH in potti...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:11 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Resurrection of Echinocereus schmollii
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1619
Re: Resurrection of Echinocereus schmollii
Looks like a Bonsai in the making!
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:57 pm
- Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
- Topic: Cactus cutting gone bad?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 6585
Re: Cactus cutting gone bad?
Glad to help.
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 4:01 pm
- Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
- Topic: Cactus cutting gone bad?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 6585
Re: Cactus cutting gone bad?
Steve Johnson you wrote : "You're contending with years of compacted soil, and water is the only way to loosen it. Swish the roots around in a container of water, then gently tease the soil out of the roots with a blunt instrument like a q-tip handle, knitting needle, etc. If roots come out in...
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:41 pm
- Forum: Outdoor Cacti
- Topic: Grass in outdoor cactus beds
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3474
Re: Grass in outdoor cactus beds
I know I'm not directly answering your questions. I'm not 100% sure as I don't usually use chemical herbicides. But, can you paint the herbicide on the target grass rather than spraying? Bigger question: can you edge the beds with a root/runner barrier to prevent the beds getting overrun by the gras...