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Growing in 2¾" (7cm) square plastic pot
Yes, Tristan, I think so too. I did that project several years ago -- I rooted about six of them (I forget how many exactly) but I got talked out of all but one. I noticed one candidate "donor" among my plants at Dan's the other day so I think I will repeat the project in order to have a couple more "aberrations". I will make a step-by-step photographic presentation of the process -- like I did the first time -- and post it here (if all goes well).Minime8484 wrote:That is so cool!
This pumice/coir mix produces optimally grown plants for me here at my townhome in accordance with my staging, watering regimen and physical circumstances (light weight trumps most other considerations). I use a pure mineral mix (pumice and coarse native gravel) for most of my plants on my benches in the greenhouses at Dan Bach's Nursery, and Pumice/compost for many of my large (mostly columnar) specimens staged on the greenhouse floor.jp29 wrote:The soilless mix that I currently use for my windowsill/patio plants here at my townhome consists of 50% pumice, screened at ¼"+ (.65 cm) and 50% coir, also screened at ¼"+ (.65 cm) ...........
Yes I have -- and do -- Jorge. I have used Florikan 17-5-8 Nutricote Advantage Controlled Release Fertilizer with good results.jorgeq wrote:James, have you ever tried using a 4 or 6 month slow release plant food for non-picky cacti (e.g., opuntia)?
Thank you "tudedude". You may have missed this:tudedude wrote:Hi, I'm enjoying your member topic very much. I was wondering what temperatures do you maintain for your windowsill cacti? I'm assuming you have the AC cranking during the summer months?
I interpret it to mean that the (House) Air Conditioner is going full blast just about all the time.K.W. wrote:Dear James,
do me one favor please! What means: AC cranking during the summer months??? ..........
Yes Beverly and I are fine K.W. - thank you fo asking. That was indeed a pleasurable and memorable visit -- I hope you can do it again in 2016!............ I hope You and Beverly a fine!!!
All the best for You!!!
K.W.
Arizona in April 2015, I will never forget !!!
Thanks James my friend,jp29 wrote:>>>
I interpret it to mean that the (House) Air Conditioner is going full blast just about all the time.
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I wish it very much! When Beate let me go, and my business is not going crazy. . .>>>
Yes Beverly and I are fine K.W. - thank you fo asking. That was indeed a pleasurable and memorable visit -- I hope you can do it again in 2016!![]()
James
jp29 wrote: Thank you "tudedude". You may have missed this:
During cold days, and at night during the winter months, I maintain my plants in small square plastic pots indoors on south facing window sills that receive full sunshine. On sunny winter days, when the temperature rises to around 60°F (approx. 16°C) -- which happens quite frequently in southern Arizona -- they go outside on the patio, coming inside as the temperature drops at nightfall. With the arrival of spring - when the daytime temperatures climb into the 80's F (mid 20's C) and the nighttime temperatures are in the 50's F (10's C) - they stay outside on shelving under 30% shade cloth until the arrival once again of winter temperatures.
I will re-write that to make it clearer. As you can see, I do not have any of my plants on windowsills during the spring and summer -- they are all outside under 30% shade cloth. During those cold winter days and nights they are subject to ourhome central heating temperatures -- about 68°F.
James