Cacti and Succulents

Thanks @pete

No 1 looks like Elephant Bush - Portulacaria afra or AKA Dwarf Jade Plant, Pork Bush, Spekboom..

I had some success with a large Opuntia over a couple of mild winters but then an average winter killed them. This far inland is probably pushing it a bit. Most of my Cacti (and succulents) are outdoors on staging that is protected overhead to keep them dry. If it gets bitter they get put into...

Hi @PaulB3 That picture was took at a garden centre and I always love to see cactus flowering..for the name mate

@longk does the stem feel like velvet as it looks like it

It times like these that I don't regret not continuing to try to beat our climate and grow somewhat tender plants however appealing they may be. There are so many gorgeous plants which are hardy it is a bit conkers/often causes disappointment to try too many tender things with a climate that can...

I'm glad i'm not like that but my other half is but it's still a shame regarding your collection, especially when your working with them a great deal...I do hope things sort themselves for you

So that's why mine always look wrong?

My two lots of multi coloured heathers are still going strong

Whilst I was away recently I took a couple of photos of Owcho's relations so I'll try and find them and post them. Owcho might like to see them.

They're all beautiful but this one I do adore

Hi Paul,Tried your method and so far its really worked a treat, see Living Stones/Linthops / SucculentsMany thanks

Yes it should do ok @norakay by all means give it some support to bring it upright as until it has some roots to hold it steady will move.. Keep the soil on the drier side, just moist and it should go ok..

Cheers

Looking at that made me realise how much it's grown in just a month

Hi KandyThank you so much for coming back to me. I am sorry about this belated reply!I would normally agree with you about the leaves dying back but I have had this plant for many years and it would probably have been helpful if I had taken a picture of the whole plant, so you could see how...

Oh thank you all, much appreciated! Still haven't had a gander at the websites but will do so later onThey were in wilko's, think I got one of each although I can't really tell the difference between the succulents unless they're a diff colour or have obvious leaf shape differences.I'm...

The flowers go over in a few days but more coming

Maybe if you rubbed it, gently, for a while....

Thanks. They are gone. Just needed that reassurance hahaha