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by Calvinandhobbes
Wed Oct 26, 2022 11:42 pm
Forum: Cultivation
Topic: Astrophytum caput medusae signs of drying help
Replies: 1
Views: 2360

Astrophytum caput medusae signs of drying help

Ive had this caput medusae for a few months. It's on it's own roots and potted in akadama and pumice. Temps between 20-23c, humidity around 55%. Strong grow lights (same as my other cacti, which are all fine). I watered it a few days ago, but i noticed that its showing some shriveling. What should I...
by Calvinandhobbes
Wed Oct 12, 2022 3:54 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Is this a copiapoa cinera columna alba or a haseltoniana?
Replies: 4
Views: 899

Re: Is this a copiapoa cinera columna alba or a haseltoniana?

Yes. The sale did say it was 40 years old, so perhaps it was imported before the ban. Is the orangey wool the main distinguisher between columna alba and haseltoniana? I've seen several other pictures of copiapoa cinera with orangey top being classified as a columna alba... Thanks for your reply :)
by Calvinandhobbes
Tue Oct 11, 2022 8:45 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Is this a copiapoa cinera columna alba or a haseltoniana?
Replies: 4
Views: 899

Is this a copiapoa cinera columna alba or a haseltoniana?

I bought this from ebay from bcss. It was sold as a columna alba, but as I researched, I found it to look much like a haseltoniana. Can anyone help explain what the differences are between the two? Ps. I asked if it is a poached plant, and the seller said he didn't know, as it was donated from anoth...
by Calvinandhobbes
Tue Oct 11, 2022 8:33 pm
Forum: New Member Welcome
Topic: Hello from London
Replies: 3
Views: 6263

Hello from London

Hello. Looking to ask many questions about my recent acquisitions. :)