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Dave_opuntiaface
After randomly spamming a Copiapoa expert yesterday, I’m ready to get some hot hot heat on this Cinerea (right) and what I believe is Copiapoa bridgesii. There is a lot of (surprise) mixed info on Copiapoa, and the intimidation factor for me is the mention of coastal conditions (western South American coast starting around Chile) and morning fog. Have you added “recreate a foggy morning” to your plant notes?
Note that asking about fog made that expert call on another expert to answer. The bottom line was “yeah, they light it bright.” Here we go.
I also said no more plants for a while, but a local shop had an anniversary event, and Copiapoa is an exception I’ve made. They are the only place I’ve found for Copiapoa, and I was saying a silent prayer as I drove across town on lunch. The shop also has no idea how boutique these guys are, and I ended up answering the clerk’s questions.
Reesomolyth
Hi! Does anyone know the most effective way to propagate a rainbow pincushion cactus? Mine is getting pretty out of hand.
Acadia Grenier
Hi!! I’ve had this succulent for a couple of years now and i just noticed today that the stem has turned a black color. This must’ve just happened because during it’s last watering day the stem was green. Is it salvageable? Any suggestions?
John G Amero
Here is today’s “Seriously?” statement & question:
Seriously?
They needed a different name for something similar.
Which do you think the Echeveria in the image is?
Echeveria Black Prince
- or -
Echeveria Dark Moon
And if it’s too close to call then I have found a new type…
Echeveria Dark Jamirault 🤪😎
Tristan & Brandon
Is it a good idea to pot our Mangave and Aloe Vera in a same big pot? We would like to know if it’s a good idea or not pls
Cactus Jack
We’re definitely enjoying the humidity!❤️🔥
Leafmealone
Hey! I know I’ve seen a girl here who has a corkscrew albuca. This was a plant on my list and I just got it! Planta is telling me to mist it which I didn’t think was right so I googled it and I’m getting mixed answers. Can anyone tell me light, watering and misting these from personal experience? Also I’m planning on repotting in same size terracotta pot. Thanks!
Dave_opuntiaface
It’s July heat up in here, so I brought out a few who I believe can handle it - with a little acclimation. We have Brazil, Mexico and South Africa up on the shelf.
The four on the bottom haven’t had full sun exposure in a while, but this inexpensive IKEA rack gives a nice buffer from mid day scorching. Plus, top and bottom are cool to the touch, which makes it my new unsung plant hero. You have to understand how many elaborate ways I had planned on trying to keep the murderous July/August sun and heat off my prime spot at my last place.
Note the “cast” on Corpuscularia lehmannii. I guess it’s more of a girdle for support after so many splits. And it looks really plump and vibrant this evening. Yay, my plants survived me for one more day.
Alyssa
Help!! I repotted my dolphins and now this is happening I’ve only watered it once about two weeks ago. Can I save it? Or is it gone?
Alex <33
Hey y’all! I own this beautiful String Of Tears, but I feel like it’s unhealthy. The leaves fall off very often, and they seem to be discolored and the vines are dying. I recently repotted it from the container i bought it in, but the soil crumbled on my hands and the vines were unstable so I don’t think I repotted it correctly. Does anyone have any tips?
Tamara
New little succulent garden to keep my other succulent company! I have no idea what kind they are, they were gifted by a friend.
Rodolfo P.
My Gymnocalcium baldianum flower finally opened up today. Im hoping both flowers will be open together for at least one day. 2nd pic is pollen taken from the flower at 100x!
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Jenny0121
I think my cat has been eating my Christmas cactus and now it looks pitiful! I have it on my counter and I’ve put things around it to keep my cat from chewing on leaves. I’ve watered it but it still looks withered. Help!
emma 🪴🌞
As soon as I saw this succulent i knew i had to have him. I didn’t notice when I bought him that there was a tiny new succulent growing under him. I named him Jack cause he’s a flapjack succulent, but when i saw the second lil guy start to grow I decided to name him after the baby Jack Jack from the incredibles and they are flourishing quite nicely🥹🥰 First pic is them now, second is the day I brought them home!
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Jude Potvin
Just found this at my father’s house. He says he doesn’t know what it is, and it appears to be badly diseased. Couldn’t find anything on the internet. Any advice?
MandiShell
Is that a baby plant sprouting?
Dave_opuntiaface
Question about Melocactus. Full sun? Any success growing one indoors?
It’s one of my favorites, but the requirements make it something I wouldn’t recommend or give to anyone without that person having experience in patience.
I’m certain I haven’t met heat needs that mirror Brazil. It looks healthy and all, but I’m wide-eyed every time a little more red pokes out. Additionally, though, that high school ceramics project pot gets hot to the touch in the sun. Lesson learned. It’s still a great pot.
I reckon it’s still young, but I’m thinking of the future ☺️
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VanTex
My senecio antandroi is doing great. It is about 18-24" tall now in pot about 6-7 " wide. Should I repot it?
drdoomsdaughter
Is.. is this normal? How tall will it get!? It’s over a foot tall at this point
drdoomsdaughter
I’ve been wanting to hang this plant up for a while to give her trails more space, any advice on a low cost and non invasive method to hang plants in an apartment that doesn’t let you make holes?
