Repotted Oucho into Spent Mushroom Compost

And he's grown some lumps on top



Something going on

 

He might be a She Ziggs ?
Mushroom compost , I here it mentioned a few times on here . Two questions what is a main use/advantage of mushroom compost ? And where the heck do you get it from

 

And why would you use it to repot a cactus?

Hope you put some grit in with it Zigs.

 

well its from a mushroom farm (old horse muck) and its main use is to bulk up soil or use as a mulch , down side it can contain a lot of lime that has been added so be careful how you use it

 

Is mushroom compost not very rich in nitrogen?

I would be careful when growing cacti in it. May cause too much soft growth that will be prone to rot.

 

no very little if any

 

I think those 'lumps' are flower buds forming, why is it called an 'oucho'

 

I think he pricked his finger then shouted out "oucho"

 

Because it was in the greenhouse and it was raining

I put some broken pots in the bottom, good idea to use grit, will do that next time

 

Dee.

 

Now I know why he was turning ugly

 

Anyone lend me a Hummingbird to polinate him?

 

Don't have one sorry

 

Owcho in full sun today

 

Oucho now lives in the conservatory at Thomas Hardy's place

He's got 6 lumps this year



He's got lots of friends their and some toys to play with