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by Edwindwianto
Thu Mar 19, 2020 9:08 am
Forum: Succulent Growing Help
Topic: Do you use a humidifier for your cacti
Replies: 2
Views: 1350

Re: Do you use a humidifier for your cacti

I've bought a hygrometer to measure the humidity in their room and it was 30%. Hi Frox Me, i don't use any humidifier, since Bangkok's humidity is higher (66% - 79%) than that of the Mexican desert (23% - 48%) What kind of cacti are you raising, Frox? If they are Mexican desert ones, i think they w...
by Edwindwianto
Thu Mar 19, 2020 8:50 am
Forum: Books and References
Topic: Mexican desert climate
Replies: 0
Views: 10099

Mexican desert climate

Hi everyone

Just found this great site where you can see the climate parameters of Mexican desert
  • High-low-mean temp
  • Precipitation
  • Humidity
  • Etc
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Just click the corresponding month, to see the detail

EDWIN
by Edwindwianto
Thu Mar 19, 2020 8:26 am
Forum: Cultivation
Topic: How to use rooting hormone properly
Replies: 10
Views: 1116

Re: How to use rooting hormone properly

I talked with Dyna Grow about their products and improving the success of rooting succulents and cactus. They strongly suggested that once a cutting is made immediately place the cutting in a liquid rooting hormone or apply a gel based hormone and immediately place them in the rooting medium. It ma...
by Edwindwianto
Thu Mar 19, 2020 8:06 am
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Is it Mammillaria spinosissima?
Replies: 13
Views: 947

Re: Is it Mammillaria spinosissima?

Thank you! Hmmm. My cactus does not have a central spine. I looked through llifle and cacti guide but not found same by photos. I think the presence or absence of central spines, maybe because of age too I observe that my O. macdaugallii didn't produce any central spines until lately ... But yes, i...
by Edwindwianto
Thu Mar 19, 2020 7:56 am
Forum: Member Blogs
Topic: Edwin Dwianto
Replies: 138
Views: 99169

Re: Edwin Dwianto

A1essandro wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 4:27 am Hi EDWIN!

You have cool cacti most species I have not even seen offline!)

Keep it up!
Hi Alessandro

Thanks for stoping by my blog
I bought all my cacti at Chatuchak market

You too, keep your colllections up 👍

EDWIN
by Edwindwianto
Thu Mar 19, 2020 3:23 am
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Is it Mammillaria spinosissima?
Replies: 13
Views: 947

Re: Is it Mammillaria spinosissima?

I'am not good at all at this But i guess, it is Mammillaria brandegeei subs. lewisiana The description can be read here Or in the The Cactus Family I quote page 410 Screenshot_2020-03-19-10-36-26-1.png My guessing is only based on that spination, white with black tip But since yours doesn't have woo...
by Edwindwianto
Thu Mar 19, 2020 2:51 am
Forum: General
Topic: A Blooming Thread
Replies: 421
Views: 309844

Re: A Blooming Thread

A1essandro wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 2:15 am Thank you!
I started collect its last November and most of my current cacti are from shops. But I will buy some cacti from collectors.
Hi Alessandro,

hahaha...i also started my collection on November 2019 😁

BTW...welcome to the forum and have fun 👍

EDWIN
by Edwindwianto
Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:20 am
Forum: Member Blogs
Topic: Edwin Dwianto
Replies: 138
Views: 99169

COVID-19 lockdown :(

Hi everyone Since my appartement has been locked down due to COVID-19, i can no longer access the roof-top where i usually keep my cacti :( rsz_20200319_080249.jpg rsz_20200319_080150.jpg Now, i have to put them inside my appartement, in front of the north facing window....the only window i've got.....
by Edwindwianto
Wed Mar 18, 2020 10:17 pm
Forum: Greenhouses etc.
Topic: Maximum greenhouse/hoophouse temperature for cacti
Replies: 3
Views: 6759

Re: Maximum greenhouse/hoophouse temperature for cacti

Dear Members, I have a large white Outsunny greenhouse in North Central Florida with both ends rolled and twelve side windows fully open. Worked great for Winter but now I'm seeing temperatures inside reach 99-104f even with all apertures open. New growth looks great on what is mostly 3"-4&quo...
by Edwindwianto
Wed Mar 18, 2020 10:14 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Watering cacti in mix that is mostly rock?
Replies: 16
Views: 3020

Re: Experience with potting mix that is mostly clay?

Angelina wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2020 2:18 pm Hi Edwin, thank you so much for clearing that up for me! I read the linked post and I think the test is a great idea. I'll be doing that next time I water. Thank you :D
Hi Angeline

NP and good luck

DDWIN
by Edwindwianto
Wed Mar 18, 2020 10:12 pm
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Scared O. macdougallii :( (a question about callus formation)
Replies: 3
Views: 567

Re: Scared O. macdougallii :( (a question about callus formation)

greenknight wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2020 7:52 am Give it a couple weeks, it should be healed. Until then keep the wound site dry.
Hi Spence
Good morning

Thanks for the response
Oh...callus needs weeks to form, not days...hahaha

Yes, i already put it inside my appartement, not on roof-top
So that the wound doesn't catch dew, dust etc...

EDWIN
by Edwindwianto
Wed Mar 18, 2020 10:08 pm
Forum: Member Blogs
Topic: Edwin Dwianto
Replies: 138
Views: 99169

Re: Edwin Dwianto

Angelina wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2020 2:51 pm You're welcome! They're very cool to see :.) I'll keep checking in.
Hi Angeline
Good morning

Thanks Ange

EDWIN
by Edwindwianto
Wed Mar 18, 2020 4:07 am
Forum: Succulent Identification
Topic: Succulent Identification Help!!
Replies: 3
Views: 825

Re: Succulent Identification Help!!

Jenn wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2020 3:52 am Image
Hi Jenn
Good day

I'am not good at all at this, but i try...

I think, this one is Aloe hybrid descoingsii x haworthioides

EDWIN
by Edwindwianto
Wed Mar 18, 2020 3:08 am
Forum: General
Topic: Watering cacti in mix that is mostly rock?
Replies: 16
Views: 3020

Re: Watering cacti in mix that is mostly rock?

Pereskiopsisdotcom wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2020 3:06 pm Edwindwianto and Greenknight have some great advice that I would definitely utilize.
Thanks 🙏
by Edwindwianto
Wed Mar 18, 2020 3:02 am
Forum: Member Blogs
Topic: Edwin Dwianto
Replies: 138
Views: 99169

Flower bud and new tubercles :D

Hi everyone I'am very happy today to see these My Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus var. polaskii is pushing a flower buds, which i didn't see there at last Saturday :D The small one on the right... This will be the very 1st time i have a cactus, flowering in my care, ever.... 01.jpg Also...i spot that ...