Here are a few photos of your gift to me Tristan. These little guys are about 3 months old and they are an assortment of Cleistocactus and Astrophytum. I didn't tell them yet they they were born in Alaska but maybe someday I'll tell them their parents live in Arizona. Thanks again Tristan for your g...

Thanks for the nice photos, we have some very similar plants, alpines, and other small plants in Alaska at those altitudes. Many of them are succulent. It's like being in another world when you get a chance to hike in the high mountains. Also thanks for a reminder that I need to make a point of goin...

"Majcka wrote : What if that cacti bug passes and I'll be left standing there and wondering why on earth do I have that big of the building there on my back yard? "

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This is a post I wish I never started because everytime someone replies I (we) have to look at that hideous photo again. Aaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggg

Lesson learned by Harry

"HarryUpNorth - you also have a really nice collection there. Do you have to keep them constantly in the greenhouse or protected ? (given your location?" Thanks Tiggy, I like the Haworthias a lot and might try a few more. I seem to lose them over the years either due to improper watering o...

image.jpg image.jpg Nice photos, thanks to you all for sharing your Haworthias. I decided to gather my clan for a group photo tonight so here you go. They even took a little shower for Aiko! Craig and K.W. your truncatas are amazing! I didn't show those pics to mine because I didn't want them to ha...

Welcome to the site-what part of the world do you live?
Harry

I did warn you! This was seen recently in a local big box hardware store and I am still having nightmares. I hope I didn't ruin your day by sharing this
Harry

Thanks Iann for helping to sort that out for me. Like Onzuka said on another thread, you've helped spike my interest in giving Lithops a try.
Best to you, Harry

I'm trying to figure this out. Can a given species have different coloration depending upon what surface it is growing on?

Iann, correct me if I'm wrong. I seem to recall reading that in habitat lithops tend to take on the same color as the rock they are growing on. It acts as a camouflage I suppose to protect them from whatever it is they need protection from. Can you or anyone else discuss this, I think it's very inte...

Ok, I'd like to propose that we all step back a little. I was deeply offended personally, by some of the comments made in a few of these post recently but today I watched as millions of people of all nationalities, races and religions marched to defend the rights of free speech and freedom of though...

I would trim the 3 tallest branches of your plant and possibly a few others. Try to get them below the top of your window so the entire plant is receiving light. You should get branching at each cut point and probably other areas of the plant as well. Don't be afraid to prune it, it will be fine. Yo...

I thought this thread was about sick crassula, instead it is getting a bit crass.

K.W. , thank you for sharing with us your beautiful plants and furry friends throughout the year.
The very best to you and yours in the new year 2016
Harry