Yes, I think this is a nice little plant, it can't compete for flower power with lampranthus (which it is supposedly now included in) but it's leaves are much more interesting for the rest of the year. Mine have been in full bloom for weeks but now going over. IMG_3048.jpeg IMG_3049.jpeg IMG_3050.jp...

That's got there pretty quick!

Thanks Simon, yes it was the moler clay I was referring to. Years ago some one on this forum said an alternative could be supplied by car part traders. I believe it was used for mopping up spiky oi. ! Thanks Yes that was from europarts but the bag they are selling now is different and I don't know ...

Lovely, I'd like to go myself

Tina, I think you've been taking tips from the presidential pots merchant

Well it didn't seem to take long Paul, beautiful cover

Yes I've also had issues but not today

Looks lovely Patrick, Please give us a progress report in the summer, especially if it flowers. So Tina, here's an update. The one in the ground was subjected to the biggest winter rain fall in 10 years just after it was planted, something it didn't enjoy, it is not flowering but the new pads which...

Re: Ferocactus buds by Cidermanrolls » Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:17 pm I have just spotted signs of a bud on my Ferocactus electracanthus. I’ve had this plant since I was a schoolboy, I’m over 60 and this will be the first time it’s bloomed, I think. Maybe that is related to me putting it outdoors last su...

Thanks Ray.