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Mammillaria spinosissima - Rebutia Senilis Fire-Crown Cactus *

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I have many cactus plants which I have labelled as Mammillaria spinosissima. It is almost impossible to be sure if my labelling is accurate but I base my assumptions on a lot of research but as new hybrids come along I may not be very accurate. Mammillaria spinosissima - Flowering 2021 Also known as "spiny pincushion cactus" Cactus and Succulents from the region of Mexico. The central spines are a reddish-brown or yellow cactus plant Mammillaria spinosissima ? Botanical name: Mammillaria spinosissima Common name: Cactus Family: Cactaceae Plant Type: Cactus or succulent https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm Rebutia Senilis Fire-Crown Cactus Rebutia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cactaceae, native to Bolivia and Argentina. Rebutias come in many colours and also have many different names, Red Crown Cactus, Fire Crown Cactus, Violet Crown Cactus.
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Scarlet Ball Cactus - Parodia haselbergii *

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  Scarlet Ball Cactus Parodia haselbergii    Parodia and Notocactus have been merged into a single genus, native to upland Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia and Uruguay.  Parodia haselbergii is one of the first cactii plants to flower each year. Started flowering in April in the UK in my greenhouse (not heated) If you have time visit  https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm to have a look at some of my cactus plants in more detail. 
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Cactus seeds - Using food container as propagators *

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Cactus seeds from a packet can easily be made to germinate. In this video we can see Cactus seeds from a packet have germinated in a propagator. I have used food container as propagator. Some cactus seeds can take many weeks to germinate but some will germinate in a couple of weeks. If you have time visit https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm to have a look at some of my cactus plants in more detail.
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rotting Euphorbia Trigona Rubra African Milk Barrel *

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My Euphorbia Trigona Rubra - African Milk Barrel has started to rot. I have amputated the rotten parts, hopefully it will survive. I have also taken cuttings to plant later on in the year. The rot starts off as a circular spot, then that part of the plant become soggy and limp. Not sure why this is happening, any ideas appreciated. Please leave a comment.  I will provide updates. Plant after it had the rotten parts amputated.  4th Feb 2021  I now have one cutting which seems to be ok. 10 2021
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Schlumbergera Truncata Also known as Christmas cactus, Thanksgiving cactus, crab cactus, holiday cactus and Flor de Maio (May flower) Schlumbergera Truncata. Can be found in the coastal mountains of south-eastern Brazil
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Parodia Scopa - Silver Ball Cactus *

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Parodia Scopa - Silver Ball Cactus Also known as Notocactus scopa (silver ball cactus), is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family Cactaceae, native to upland southern Brazil and Uruguay https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm
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Euphorbia pulvinata and Obesa Hybrid x Globosa *

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Euphorbia Pulvinata Origin and Habitat: South Africa Common Names: Pincushion Euphorbia, Prickly Heaps, Pincushion Cactus, Prickly-leaved Cushion Euphorbia Euphorbia Obesa Hybrid x Globosa Euphorbia Obesa Hybrid x Globosa After a good spell of really hot weather in August 2020 the plant has really started to sprout lots of new growth. I wonder if it will flower ? If you have time visit https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm to have a look at some of my cactus plants in more detail. watch updated video https://youtu.be/1u5Be-QM0E8
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