The plant didn't come with any i.d. of any sort. It just came from the hardware store so I imagine if there is a most common plant seen in cultivation, this would be it. I'm not sure what defining characteristics say which of the two types this one would be. Here are a couple pictures if this could ...

From taking a quick look at that forum, I had decided to put them in a mix of long fiber spaghnum and fir bark. I'm hoping it'll do the two plants some good. If anyone advises against this for whatever reason, I'd appreciate the words. Otherwise, thanks everyone for chiming in and helping me.

thanks a bunch Bruce, I'm going to check that forum out.

Howdy everyone. I've been succumbing to buying some new non-succulent/cactus plants lately for inside the house, and one that I decided to get is a Nepenthes plant in a hanging basket. I'm wondering if anybody on here has experience growing them and if they could tell me what potting substrate these...

I like the long flower stalks. Adds some character. Very nice plant.

Very exciting about the Astro seeds.

That second picture of the A. caput-medusae appears as though the plant is embracing its role in your collection.

Well, here's the flower. Made its way to blooming.

That makes sense. Thanks Sax.

Howdy folks. I've got a Gymnocalycium bruchii that is developing a bud and I'm curious if there is anything I should do to ensure it gets to flower? Water/No Water? Sun? Heat? Thanks everyone. :) This'll be the first Gymnocalycium of mine that I'll see flower and Gymnos are one of my favorite genera...

Thanks Daiv.

I'm wondering if anyone who particularly likes this genus has a favorite book or piece of reading on Turbinicarpus? I'd like to know as much as I can about these quarky plants (for the most bang for my buck.)

To anyone who can respond on the subject, thank you.

If you're looking for smaller grained substrate still, there are napa stores in the area that sell the floor dry #8822.

Thanks for the response Conrad

Are you fertilizing at any rate? also, what is the growing medium? I can't believe how fast they're growing. Congrats mate. Good job.

Eutow_Intermedium wrote: All I remember was being at my post at dawn after the sun had come up with a sharp pointy needle, and squinting at the surface of the compost " Who goes there ? ".

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