I had the original plant about ten years ago, along the way it was divided up and this is the biggest one (about four and a half foot), and I've always wanted one of them to flower but it's never happened until now! It has two other buds on it that should flower soon too. I think it's finally happy ...

Thanks for the suggestions, guys! I plan on planting it on a bit of a mound, firstly to help with drainage but also as it's in a large tub some of the growth is below the level of the crown. I plan on leaving it open during summer, then keeping it covered the rest of the year. I thought if I build w...

Hi guys, I've got an Agave that's getting too big for the greenhouse (it's about 3 feet wide at the mo), and was thinking about actually planting it outside while it will still fits through the door :D Although that'll be a job in itself. It stays in the greenhouse all winter (unheated) and is fine,...

I went for mainly clay pots because quite often, especially when the soil is dry, something that size can be a bit top-heavy! I've read many debates on clay or plastic, with no clear cut winner on either side. Looks wise I think clay looks nice, and holds the heat better? But you're probably right, ...

Cheers Iann, maybe it's time to re-pot the parent! I'll give it a try. Do you think it still looks healthy though?
Mike.

There's nothing wrong with either of them (I hope!) but I was just curious as to why the cutting on the left, which was made from the one on the right a couple of years ago, has grown so differently? The cutting appears to have opened up more, and I don't think the original needs re-potting unless s...

Hi CF, I'm no expert but I have a greenhouse, the polycarbonate kind 6x6. I think the only successful way of heating a greenhouse for cacti is electric with a thermostat. I tried the parafin heaters but they're no good, and not as cheap to run as you're led to believe. My greenhouse is too far down ...

Even more amazing pics! I have to say LT, you're a very good photographer. Looks wonderful over there in SA.

Hey LT, beautiful pictures! This might seem like a really stupid question but they're not ALL in the wild are they? They're truly impressive pics : )

Hi Awj, I'm not great at naming Cacti, but I think this is Cereus Peruvianus Monstrosus. I'm sure someone else will correct me if I'm wrong

Bad news :x Whilst taking the cuttings Iann suggested I noticed what I think are the first signs of rot, and it was doing so well. Bits were just pulling out easily. So I've broken it up and will salvage what I can. What a kick in the teeth :( Not the first I've lost but I thought I'd brought this o...

Hi Tony, so it's the same as my Eve's Needle, only smaller and crested?

Hello Ray Wow, 700?! Where do you grow them, a large greenhouse perhaps?

I got it Tumamoc!
Nice selection Gallows, not bad for you buck either. I'd love to get some hardy outdoor Opuntias too, but there's a severe lack of places selling Cacti round here. Like Barracuda says, some pics would be good when you can

Hey Martin, how could we ever get bored???? Never. I get so envious when I see you guys being able to plant all your Cacti outside, I'd give my left arm to live somewhere I could do that! Maybe when I retire! Great pics.