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by Aiko
Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:50 pm
Forum: Clubs and Events
Topic: Flona 2023
Replies: 6
Views: 7697

Re: Flona 2023

Thanks for some clarification. So I guess I have a Sansevieria 'Boncel' then.
by Aiko
Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:07 pm
Forum: Clubs and Events
Topic: Flona 2023
Replies: 6
Views: 7697

Re: Flona 2023

I just looked it up. Mine is called Sansevieria boncellensis. But I suspect there is not true species called S. boncellensis and it is some hybrid anyway?
by Aiko
Thu Sep 28, 2023 9:18 am
Forum: General
Topic: Updated seed lists
Replies: 486
Views: 373507

Re: Updated seed lists

Also František Šibal from the Czech Republic has updated his seed lists. The list can be inquired via email. Send me a message if you want me to send you his email address (I don't want to publish it online). The list mostly contains South American cacti.
by Aiko
Thu Sep 28, 2023 7:52 am
Forum: Clubs and Events
Topic: Flona 2023
Replies: 6
Views: 7697

Re: Flona 2023

I do like the two Sansevierias. I came home with a greener version of Sansevieria 'Boncel' (I don't know the name it came with from memory now) when I visited the ELK (a big succulent fair in Europe) a few weeks ago. I now have four Sansevierias, of which three in my greenhouse and one stays outside...
by Aiko
Wed Sep 27, 2023 4:46 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: not a Lo Williamsi?
Replies: 2
Views: 892

Re: not a Lo Williamsi?

Astrophytum asterias, probably. But not like one I have seen before. Can it be it has been grafted?
by Aiko
Fri Sep 22, 2023 8:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Updated seed lists
Replies: 486
Views: 373507

Re: Updated seed lists

The circle of updated seedlist really has restarted.

František Nechvíl has updated his seedlist. See: www.kaktusynechvil.cz
by Aiko
Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:58 pm
Forum: Member Blogs
Topic: Every day new flowers in the greenhouse in Köln
Replies: 4817
Views: 1750930

Re: Every day new flowers in the greenhouse in Köln

That is still quite often. I haven't repotted a lot of mature plants since 2010...
by Aiko
Tue Sep 19, 2023 7:08 pm
Forum: Seed Depot
Topic: Free seeds / seed swap list
Replies: 219
Views: 184186

Re: Free seeds / seed swap list

More things gone or low on stock. I have the following species available for free to everyone, experienced or inexperienced: - Albuca sp. (one portion left) - harvest of spring 2023 - Parodia magnifica / Notocactus magnificus - harvest of summer 2022 I have the following species available for free t...
by Aiko
Wed Sep 13, 2023 9:42 am
Forum: Seed Depot
Topic: Free seeds / seed swap list
Replies: 219
Views: 184186

Re: Free seeds / seed swap list

An update, as some things are gone because I have sown them myself or they are reserved for someone. I have the following species available for free to everyone, experienced or inexperienced: - Albuca sp. - harvest of spring 2023 - Delosperma sp. (one portion left) - harvest of autumn 2022 (grows a ...
by Aiko
Mon Sep 11, 2023 4:59 pm
Forum: Cultivation
Topic: Copiapoa continued growth over winter.
Replies: 2
Views: 2016

Re: Copiapoa continued growth over winter.

Do you have good sun light during your winters? If I would continue watering in winter, my plants for sure will etiolate. For many species I don't mind allowing them to dry for a month or 5 to 6. They do shrink very nicely and it is always a joy of seeing them plump up again after their first wateri...
by Aiko
Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:38 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Best wattage for succulents and cactuses
Replies: 15
Views: 3478

Re: Best wattage for succulents and cactuses

Probably depends a bit on the genera. Melocactus will certainly germinate well enough still. And I bet the cryptocarpic Mammillarias too.

But even if they are Fraileas, which apparently lose viability fast, I would still give the seeds a try.
by Aiko
Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: Seed Depot
Topic: Free seeds / seed swap list
Replies: 219
Views: 184186

Re: Free seeds / seed swap list

Just a small update. Note: I might be sowing some winter active species myself next week, if there are no takers for them. I have the following species available for free to everyone, experienced or inexperienced: - Albuca sp. - harvest of spring 2023 - Delosperma sp. (one portion left) - harvest of...
by Aiko
Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:36 pm
Forum: Member Blogs
Topic: Every day new flowers in the greenhouse in Köln
Replies: 4817
Views: 1750930

Re: Every day new flowers in the greenhouse in Köln

Nice Gymnocalyciums.

Will you be going to the ELK again, two weeks from now?
by Aiko
Sat Aug 26, 2023 8:05 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Updated seed lists
Replies: 486
Views: 373507

Re: Updated seed lists

Bert Zaalberg from the Netherlands has updated his seed list.
See: https://massonia.com/contact for the most recent list. He offers mostly bulbs of species growing all over the world.
by Aiko
Mon Aug 21, 2023 10:48 pm
Forum: General-Succulents
Topic: C and D's Succulents
Replies: 875
Views: 428435

Re: C and D's Succulents

I don't think misting is doing them much good. I water mine every week, every few weeks through winter (but maybe I can increase both up a bit). Mine are about 6 years old. So I hope they will bloom anytime soon too.