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by ceacole
Thu Jun 06, 2013 11:34 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: About roots and pots
Replies: 17
Views: 4862

Re: About roots and pots

Hi there, Just responding to the question of 'if roots don't really absorb water, why does hydroponics work' I'm really into hydroponics and what I can tell you is, hydroponics work so well Because the roots have an unobstructed access to COme and nutrients. Roots in Compost have a smaller window of...
by ceacole
Wed Jun 05, 2013 8:22 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: euphorbia mamillaris minima fluffy tops!
Replies: 6
Views: 2968

Re: euphorbia mamillaris minima fluffy tops!

Haha! Success, blasted the poor plant with the spray hose and left in garden for a day. Simples!
Totally fluff free :-)
by ceacole
Sun Jun 02, 2013 11:13 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: euphorbia mamillaris minima fluffy tops!
Replies: 6
Views: 2968

Re: euphorbia mamillaris minima fluffy tops!

hi guys thanks for the replys cant get a photo as the fluff is so fine- looks just like white dust. Good point about the blowing! silly mooo that i can be! The only thing with it being a possible fungus attack is that it is ontop of my fridge/frezzer in the kitchen. Its warm about 18degrees and dry ...
by ceacole
Fri May 31, 2013 10:30 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: euphorbia mamillaris minima fluffy tops!
Replies: 6
Views: 2968

euphorbia mamillaris minima fluffy tops!

Could anyone help me here- My succulent, named in the title seems to have fluff accumulating on some of the tops. I went away for 4 days.when I went it wasn't there. I blow on the tops that were covered and 90% Of the fluff blew away. Is this normal? My phone camera won't capture what it looks like....
by ceacole
Sat May 25, 2013 12:29 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Cactus Explorer 8
Replies: 8
Views: 2209

Re: Cactus Explorer 8

Hi there

Any chance of an explanation regarding what this programme is, for the less experienced among us :-)
by ceacole
Sun May 19, 2013 11:11 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: My cactus
Replies: 5
Views: 2085

Re: My cactus

hi there,#

great collection. they look like they are well loved and cared for!
by ceacole
Tue May 14, 2013 11:15 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Echinocereus viridiflorus v. canus
Replies: 7
Views: 2713

Re: Echinocereus viridiflorus v. canus

Hi there, Stunning flowers and I love the cacti.great things come in small packages And often hold the best surprises! I have loved and kept cacti for about 5 years but have only just started Looking deeper into the hobby. When you said 'meddling' -how did you Do it? I have often wondered! Cheers fo...
by ceacole
Tue May 14, 2013 12:24 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: spray painted cactus!
Replies: 21
Views: 7169

Re: spray painted cactus!

hi guys I've managed to lose my usb for my camera but the sliver look in the pictuer looks totally like my one but the reason i thought i was spray painted was the growth between the leaves was green. However thinking about it that could be just new growth colour! regarding 'its hard to see how they...
by ceacole
Sun May 12, 2013 11:29 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Escobaria leei
Replies: 7
Views: 2559

Re: Escobaria leei

beautiful! thanks for the eye candy