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by PapaBearJay
Fri Mar 02, 2012 5:23 am
Forum: Grown From Seed
Topic: Ipomoea platensis
Replies: 1
Views: 1186

Re: Ipomoea platensis

Well a treat it is then, isn't it? Excellent surprise I'd say!
by PapaBearJay
Fri Mar 02, 2012 5:22 am
Forum: Grown From Seed
Topic: CC Seedlings
Replies: 10
Views: 1905

Re: CC Seedlings

Amazing job Darryl! Absolutely stunning!
by PapaBearJay
Sun Dec 04, 2011 11:14 pm
Forum: Succulent Identification
Topic: Please Help Me ID This Plant
Replies: 5
Views: 954

Aeonium sp.
by PapaBearJay
Wed Nov 16, 2011 5:45 am
Forum: Cultivation
Topic: measuring soil moisture
Replies: 1
Views: 789

That really depends on the species and age of the plant. For a lot of plants in cultivation, for most of us anyways that will probably be within the top 5 inches of soil. Not to say there are those of us who don't have plants that are much older, but unless your plant has a large tap root, most of t...
by PapaBearJay
Sat Nov 12, 2011 9:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Do you talk to your plants?
Replies: 26
Views: 3588

I was just inspired by something like this earlier. On NPR they were talking about using high-frequency sounds to destroy cancer cells and the research revolving around this. So if you can use sounds to destroy cells, why not use sound to promote growth in those cells? Anyone have any ideas about th...
by PapaBearJay
Sun Oct 16, 2011 2:24 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: please help with ID- many thanks
Replies: 3
Views: 911

Mammillaria sp.
by PapaBearJay
Tue May 17, 2011 11:10 pm
Forum: Free For All
Topic: time on my hands
Replies: 60
Views: 19332

mate, you've done good!
by PapaBearJay
Tue May 17, 2011 11:07 pm
Forum: Grown From Seed
Topic: my astro seedlings and some others
Replies: 17
Views: 3097

When I first sow the seeds, I completely soak the medium with water dosed with a full shot of fert and SuperThrive, and leave them be. When I start watering them out of the bags, I'll start a fert rotation schedule within two months or so, at 1/4 dosage.
by PapaBearJay
Tue May 17, 2011 11:03 pm
Forum: General
Topic: M&M Cactus Garden, Mamms, Fence, and 1 Agave
Replies: 12
Views: 1693

That desn't look like it'll do much in the way of stopping those "wascally wabbits".
by PapaBearJay
Tue May 17, 2011 11:01 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 1979
Replies: 35
Views: 3408

Woah...I graduated in '04...I still got years ahead of me.
by PapaBearJay
Mon May 16, 2011 1:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Bromeliads and Orchids and some more Remodelling
Replies: 9
Views: 1558

I sorely wish I had a balcony with our condo to be able do something like that.
by PapaBearJay
Thu May 12, 2011 2:49 am
Forum: Grown From Seed
Topic: Opuntia ellisiana
Replies: 11
Views: 1903

Well I'm thinking that it's wearing it's cap right now Darryl and that it hasn't been able to rid itself of it, which is probably why it's leaning at an odd angle.

Mine are fairly skinny as such, but their cotyledons are up and about!
by PapaBearJay
Mon May 09, 2011 8:11 pm
Forum: Member Blogs
Topic: strukto collection 2011 - updated - november 16 2011
Replies: 124
Views: 15478

It's a shame you were not there for them Arjen, cacti flowers are truly amazing.
by PapaBearJay
Mon May 09, 2011 6:34 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Digitostigmas are doing fine
Replies: 5
Views: 1202

Are these grafted Antonio, or on their own roots?

Were they grown from seed?

Excellent specimens!!!
by PapaBearJay
Mon May 09, 2011 1:15 pm
Forum: Grown From Seed
Topic: CsF's Seedlings!
Replies: 12
Views: 2326

Just wait, more will follow. Patience is key for cacti.