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by Frazer
Sat May 08, 2021 9:31 pm
Forum: General-Succulents
Topic: Dorstenia
Replies: 6
Views: 2940

Re: Dorstenia

In response to query: I travelled there for three weeks in 2007 and visited again in 2008. The problem with the Dracaena has been the lack of natural regeneration caused by a changing climate and goats. The local Hadibo nursery (with the support of the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh ) had been rais...
by Frazer
Sat May 08, 2021 4:00 pm
Forum: Cacti Places
Topic: Cactualdea
Replies: 1
Views: 2750

Re: Cactualdea

Some more photographs. You'll note that the park is quite extensive but not difficult to negotiate.
by Frazer
Sat May 08, 2021 3:56 pm
Forum: Cacti Places
Topic: Cactualdea
Replies: 1
Views: 2750

Cactualdea

Cactualdea is a large cactus park and nursery located in western Gran Canaria, Canary Islands. It would be better for the interested, rather than casual gardener, if all the plants were labelled. The tour buses call at the gardens for drinks, toilets and to purchase Aloe vera.
by Frazer
Sat May 08, 2021 12:04 pm
Forum: General-Succulents
Topic: Dorstenia
Replies: 6
Views: 2940

Dorstenia

Some plants photographed on Socotra (island south of Yemen east of Somalia)
by Frazer
Mon May 03, 2021 8:36 pm
Forum: Succulent Identification
Topic: Socotra
Replies: 5
Views: 1782

Re: Socotra

Phew! I was right all along. I should not have doubted myself. Thanks are extended to One Windowsill and Jangandi.
by Frazer
Mon May 03, 2021 8:17 pm
Forum: Succulent Identification
Topic: Socotra
Replies: 5
Views: 1782

Re: Socotra

Thank you for your help - I'm now providing a close-up on leaves
by Frazer
Mon May 03, 2021 4:00 pm
Forum: Succulent Identification
Topic: Socotra
Replies: 5
Views: 1782

Socotra

A friend questioned my identification which has give rise to doubts, so I just wanted to check whether the attached photographs show Adenium obesum subsp. socotranum rather than Dorstenia gigas. I took the pictures on one of my trips to Socotra.