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by Mike_K
Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:37 pm
Forum: Greenhouse Tours
Topic: Advice on greenhouse build welcome
Replies: 5
Views: 4258

Re: Advice on greenhouse build welcome

Dwarf wall, well insulated. Double glazed panels on sides. polycarbonate on roof. Consider the North wall to be insulated to the eaves. Insulation in ground On perimeter of the greenhouse.
Timber structure. That would be my choice if I built my new greenhouse.
by Mike_K
Mon Sep 05, 2022 7:09 pm
Forum: Aloes, Gasteria, Haworthia Etc (The Haworthia Society)
Topic: Two headed Aloe
Replies: 5
Views: 2021

Two headed Aloe

Is it common for the Aloe buhrii to form multiheaded rosette?
by Mike_K
Thu Aug 04, 2022 1:25 pm
Forum: Aloes, Gasteria, Haworthia Etc (The Haworthia Society)
Topic: Gasteria maculata ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1254

Re: Gasteria maculata ?

The flowers look like bicolor but the lack of typical G. bicolor stem and rosette size made me always think that this is rather acinacifolia or croucheri.
I am changing the label to G.bicolor then. Thank you, Tony.
by Mike_K
Wed Aug 03, 2022 1:01 pm
Forum: Aloes, Gasteria, Haworthia Etc (The Haworthia Society)
Topic: Gasteria maculata ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1254

Re: Gasteria maculata ?

I’m attaching another image of flowers closer to the top. The white colour could be misleading
by Mike_K
Wed Aug 03, 2022 11:33 am
Forum: Aloes, Gasteria, Haworthia Etc (The Haworthia Society)
Topic: Gasteria maculata ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1254

Gasteria maculata ?

Plant acquired as G. maculata many years ago.
Should I change the label to acinacifolia, croucheri or maybe G.excelsa?
Plant diameter is around 60 cm.
by Mike_K
Sat Jul 23, 2022 8:58 pm
Forum: Aloes, Gasteria, Haworthia Etc (The Haworthia Society)
Topic: A couple of Aloes in flower
Replies: 21
Views: 5344

Re: A couple of Aloes in flower

Multi branched inflorescence of Aloe buhrii.
by Mike_K
Mon Aug 27, 2018 2:57 pm
Forum: Aloes, Gasteria, Haworthia Etc (The Haworthia Society)
Topic: new hybrid registration
Replies: 2
Views: 4175

new hybrid registration

I have been hybridizing Aloe and Gasteria plants for the last 10 years and now I would like to register a new hybrid. Are there any rules or codes when it comes to naming a new plant? Where can i find a list of existing Aloe/ Gasteria hybrids and their parentage. Does such plant needs to be publishe...
by Mike_K
Mon Oct 13, 2014 11:16 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Aloe fimbrialis
Replies: 0
Views: 1178

Aloe fimbrialis

Hello everyone,
Three years ago I bought a seedling of A.fimbrialis and since then the plant hasn't grown much. Recently Aloe lost all roots. Anyone able to provide information about cultivation of this species? Any advice greatly appreciated.
by Mike_K
Thu Sep 05, 2013 1:24 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Hello from London
Replies: 1
Views: 766

Hello from London

Hi, My name is Mike. I have been collecting succulent plants for 5 years. My passion for succulent plants started when I was a kid and have been lasting for about four years. Then I had a long break..and after 15 years of dormancy I came back to this hobby again. Now I have small collection of Gaste...