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by BryanT
Fri Jul 14, 2023 8:39 pm
Forum: General-Succulents
Topic: Sansevieria new growth
Replies: 2
Views: 1011

Re: Sansevieria new growth

It's common for Sansevieria cylindrica to grow pups with normal looking leaves. They'll will grow cylindrical leaves when they mature.
The new pups will take quite long time before growing cylindrical leaves, so if you want the mature plants always look cylindrical, you can remove and repot the pups.
by BryanT
Wed Jul 12, 2023 9:38 am
Forum: Member Blogs
Topic: Mrs.Green windowsills-growing cacti against the odds (links on page 9)
Replies: 234
Views: 57391

Re: Mrs.Green windowsills-growing cacti against the odds (links on page 9)

I only have two Hoyas ; the kerrii and a carnosa. Both seems to thrive with full sun exposure but I am pretty sure ‘full sun’ here and were you live e.g. is very different 🙂 Hoya carnosa is one of the most common Hoya here. Nice pinkish flowers, with lots of sweet nectar dripping from the flowers. ...
by BryanT
Wed Jul 12, 2023 6:38 am
Forum: Member Blogs
Topic: Mrs.Green windowsills-growing cacti against the odds (links on page 9)
Replies: 234
Views: 57391

Re: Mrs.Green windowsills-growing cacti against the odds (links on page 9)

Hi Bryan 🙂 Yes it is Hoya kerrii. This plant has an interesting story. Many years ago my mother was gifted a single leaf in a pot. This leaf stod still for several years without anything happenening. Suddenly it sprouted new growth and became a plant. My mothers patience paid off. She had the plant...
by BryanT
Mon Jul 10, 2023 8:26 pm
Forum: Member Blogs
Topic: Mrs.Green windowsills-growing cacti against the odds (links on page 9)
Replies: 234
Views: 57391

Re: Mrs.Green windowsills-growing cacti against the odds (links on page 9)

The hoya in the 1st photo seems to be happy! :D
Is that Hoya kerrii?
by BryanT
Thu Jul 06, 2023 11:41 am
Forum: Succulent Identification
Topic: Huernia sp.
Replies: 2
Views: 1096

Re: Huernia sp.

Huernia keniensis
by BryanT
Sat Jun 17, 2023 10:47 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Help with some IDs
Replies: 9
Views: 1157

Re: Help with some IDs

3. You are right, Stenocereus pruinosus.
6. Trichocereus bridgesii (Echinopsis lageniformis) f monstrose TBM (Short joined type)
8. Should be Euphorbia enopla.
by BryanT
Sun Jun 11, 2023 9:47 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Need help Identifying these two please
Replies: 3
Views: 695

Re: Need help Identifying these two please

The 1st one is an Euphorbia hybrid.
Euphorbia cv. Cocklebur, or sometime called Euphorbia x japonica.
It's a hybrid of Euphorbia susannae and Euphorbia bupleurifolia.
by BryanT
Sat Jun 03, 2023 10:27 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Unknown cactus 2 -> Probably Mammillaria karwinskiana ssp. nejapensis
Replies: 3
Views: 498

Re: Unknown cactus 2

It looks similar to my Mammillaria karwinskiana ssp. nejapensis with polychotomy.
by BryanT
Sat May 27, 2023 9:11 am
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Red not green
Replies: 3
Views: 591

Re: Red not green

Most of my Echinopsis chamaecereus are outdoor on the ground without any protection from hot summer and cold-wet winter rain. most of them have red stem. They are cold hardy to -8°C. I think it just normal for this species, with extra sun and temperature.
by BryanT
Tue May 23, 2023 1:16 pm
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Help! I think my cactus is dying
Replies: 8
Views: 1145

Re: Help! I think my cactus is dying

From the picture, the plant seems doesn't get enough light.
by BryanT
Tue May 23, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Help! I think my cactus is dying
Replies: 8
Views: 1145

Re: Help! I think my cactus is dying

It's an Euphorbia. Looks like Euphorbia ammak. It's a big plant for a relatively small pot. You might want to remove it from the pot, and check the root system for any rot or dead root or possible root bound. If is root bound, you can cut back some of the root, leave it rest to dried and healed for ...
by BryanT
Tue May 16, 2023 10:26 am
Forum: General-Succulents
Topic: Aloe advice
Replies: 4
Views: 1600

Re: Aloe advice

Yes, you can root them from stem cutting, as you do with most succulents.
If you search for propagating tree aloe from stem cuttings, you should be able to find some information.
by BryanT
Sat May 06, 2023 2:09 pm
Forum: Pollination
Topic: Flowering synchronization
Replies: 12
Views: 5339

Re: Flowering synchronization

This is what I use to collect pollen. P1090333.JPG P1090335.JPG I use tweezers to remove the pollen from the flowers. Different shape/size of tweezers to suite different flowers. Place the pollen into a medication capsule (size 000), then into a sealed plastic bag with label and silica gel (keep dry...
by BryanT
Tue May 02, 2023 1:55 am
Forum: General-Succulents
Topic: Lithops rubra
Replies: 2
Views: 1125

Re: Lithops rubra

I think it's normal.
Because Lithops optica is the dominant gene, and cv. Rubra is recessive.
You need to consistant cross pollinate stronger coloured cv. Rubra to maintained the darker red/reddish-purple.
The one on the bottom right has better colour than the other 4.
by BryanT
Mon May 01, 2023 3:31 am
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Are these springtails?...thrips?
Replies: 2
Views: 524

Re: Are these springtails?...thrips?

Yes. I think they are springtails species Entomobrya atrocincta. Male and female have different characteristics.