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.

I've got seeds up in all pots bar two sown so far. Just waiting for hopefully some BCSS seeds and another small (ish) order from Koehres to arrive and get sown.

We're trying to cut our plastic use too but I have compromised by buying much more durable plant pots and trays so that I will be able to reuse them again and again. I have some seed trays that are over 20 years old. I find the packaging for things that I but much more problematic and I can't unders...

If it's inside, in a warm room like mine hopefully the plant won't know it's not Spring!

I've just done mine too Mike. As it's in a warm room and I thought it had finished flowering I figured it was as good time as any.

Great photo but sad outcome - will you grow it again?

I'm rather dubious about the accuracy of the phone light meter too Terry. However the explanation I read about their accuracy on a photography website indicated they were surprisingly accurate as they use the technology built into the phone to get the right automatic exposure for their images. I'm s...