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by abhikjha
Mon May 30, 2022 8:59 pm
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Impossible task at hand
Replies: 0
Views: 2086

Impossible task at hand

This is pretty impossible but will give it a shot anyway. Recently one of my Pseudolithos cubiformis which actually was one of my favourite as well got rotten. For few mins, I was shocked and stunned but I guess this is part and parcel of growing them. Though my conditions are nearly similar to thei...
by abhikjha
Sun May 29, 2022 7:45 pm
Forum: Cultivation
Topic: Calling All Pseudolithos Experts. Help Please
Replies: 16
Views: 2962

Re: Calling All Pseudolithos Experts. Help Please

They look awesome, especially the big migiurtinus, it's looking very healthy and happy.

Sad to know about cubiformis. You lost it during winters? Also, what compost you are using, I mean what's the mix of your substrate?
by abhikjha
Sun May 29, 2022 11:19 am
Forum: Member Blogs
Topic: My modest collection
Replies: 137
Views: 31755

Re: My modest collection

coryphantha elephantidens cv zougemaru
by abhikjha
Sun May 29, 2022 9:55 am
Forum: Member Blogs
Topic: My modest collection
Replies: 137
Views: 31755

Re: My modest collection

mmcavall wrote: Sat May 28, 2022 10:16 pmWow!
Thanks a lot! Francoissi is my one of fav Euphorbias ❤️
by abhikjha
Sun May 29, 2022 9:54 am
Forum: Member Blogs
Topic: Some cactus today
Replies: 81
Views: 24611

Re: Some cactus today

keith wrote: Sat May 28, 2022 3:08 pm Echinocactus horizonthalonius yes and they love the heat should do very well out in your area.
Love your Echinocactus Horizonthalonius. How do you care for it? Any tips if I want to grow it in a tropical warm climate?
by abhikjha
Sat May 28, 2022 6:23 pm
Forum: Member Blogs
Topic: My modest collection
Replies: 137
Views: 31755

Re: My modest collection

One of the bigger Euphorbia francoissi I have
by abhikjha
Sat May 28, 2022 5:40 am
Forum: Member Blogs
Topic: My modest collection
Replies: 137
Views: 31755

Re: My modest collection

Ceropegia bosseri putting on new growth
by abhikjha
Sat May 28, 2022 5:39 am
Forum: Member Blogs
Topic: My modest collection
Replies: 137
Views: 31755

Re: My modest collection

mmcavall wrote: Wed May 25, 2022 12:52 am Yeah...not sure it is a good idea to re-bury it again...I think it is risky.
Hmm ok.. I will let it remain like this then..
by abhikjha
Fri May 27, 2022 10:25 am
Forum: Cultivation
Topic: Calling All Pseudolithos Experts. Help Please
Replies: 16
Views: 2962

Re: Calling All Pseudolithos Experts. Help Please

Hows your Pseudolithos doing Mike?
by abhikjha
Tue May 24, 2022 7:55 pm
Forum: Member Blogs
Topic: My modest collection
Replies: 137
Views: 31755

Re: My modest collection

From Llifle (that is not 100% reliable), for E. tulearensis : "Caudex exposure: The remarkable tuberous rootstock (caudex) is usually raised above the soil line so that this can be seen and more readily appreciated. The plants raised from cuttings produce a bunch of tangled tuberose roots, whi...
by abhikjha
Tue May 24, 2022 4:08 pm
Forum: Member Blogs
Topic: My modest collection
Replies: 137
Views: 31755

Re: My modest collection

Pseudolithos dodsoniana
by abhikjha
Tue May 24, 2022 3:53 pm
Forum: Member Blogs
Topic: My modest collection
Replies: 137
Views: 31755

Re: My modest collection

Pseudolithos eylensis
by abhikjha
Tue May 24, 2022 3:52 pm
Forum: Member Blogs
Topic: My modest collection
Replies: 137
Views: 31755

Re: My modest collection

mmcavall wrote: Mon May 23, 2022 5:40 pm Its said that they will grow bigger caudexes when they are buried. Once they are exposed, they stop growing...Mine is buried and I know it is becoming fat...I'll wait some years more before exposing it.
Oh is it? Mine is growing leaves almost every week, so it's growing fine I guess.
by abhikjha
Tue May 24, 2022 3:50 pm
Forum: Member Blogs
Topic: My modest collection
Replies: 137
Views: 31755

Re: My modest collection

Finally got to check for the photos of my E. tulearensis plant. I bought it from C&D Plants last August. These are photos as I received it and after potting. The round pot is 3.5 inches in diameter for reference. 2021-8-4 E. tulearensis rsz.jpg 2021-8-4 rsz 2.jpg 2021-8-4 rsz E. tulearensis 3.j...
by abhikjha
Sun May 22, 2022 9:01 am
Forum: Member Blogs
Topic: My modest collection
Replies: 137
Views: 31755

Re: My modest collection

Escobaria abdita and minima