I am wondering what is the most time efficient way to get cactus seedlings to flower? I am looking at raising some hybrid Echinopsis with a few to trying some of my own crosses combining a few different lines. From reading around, the standard approach seems to be to sow them about now then give the...

I applied several days ago for members forum posting rights, but my application seems to be stuck in pending. I messaged Bill as forum admin a couple of days ago but my message is still flagged as unread. Can anyone else help, please? I'm in the same boat. Think I filled in the application properly...

Will do. It might take me a while but hoping to harvest a few bits this summer.

My BCSS seeds and Koehres order arrived today (after a delay caused by my misunderstanding and an email going into junk!). So I can add Aylostera jujuyana (Thermals de Reyes, Jujuy) Aylostera (Mediolobivia) elegantula Echinocactus grusonii ZR1300-10 Zacatecas Rebutia senilis (La Bolsa, Tuc) Lithops ...

Mine arrived today - many thanks to the team involved in all aspects of this and I hope to be able to provide seed in the future.

Mine arrived today - missed out on the Aloe polyphylla and most Lithops I requested but got all the cacti.

Must be a herculean task sorting it all out.

Herts Mike wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2020 8:48 pm I shall be interested in the BCSS seeds. Let us know!

I was too late with the BCSS seeds - the Aloe polyphylla had all sold out.

Where did you get the seeds from edds? I got them from Mark Davies seeds - I'd recommend ordering them through his eBay account as he appears to have issues with his website. I have also asked for some in the BCSS seedlist as I thought these weren't germinating! Should have been more patient but it...

We could definitely do with a like button on this forum as I agree with both your points!

The one I have is supposed to be a nice bicoloured one - hopefully it will be when it flowers!

The first Aloe polyphylla has spouted today! Terrible picture as I had to crop it a lot but there's a tiny green radicle ( I assume) growing out of the end. Just the lift I needed today.