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Recent lithops seedlings (6 pics)
I've been trying to germinate some old lithops seeds quite unsuccessfully over the last year. I barely have something to show for it. I even thought I lost some key skill until I tried sowing fresh...
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Older lithops seedlings (2 pics)
Not only older lithops seedlings but actually 6 years old lithops seedlings. Can you believe that? These are the guys from the so-called "pumice experiment" back in 2010 which is now my standard...
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Transplanting some older seedlings (14 pics)
I've been transplanting some plants that probably didn't need any transplanting. What started as "these seedlings are kinda small for their age, better check the roots" ended up as "let's check them...
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More observations on Anacampseros (6 pics)
This is the first year I am growing several adult Anacampseros of all different kinds and can watch and compare how they grow throughout the year. For a plant nerd this is really fascinating. In my...
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Some flowers (10 pics)
My lithops are usually quick to show flower buds but there's still nothing, not even a hint. I doubt I'll see any flowers this year, there has been very little sunlight and warmth for that. But at...
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Avonias lifting branches: a theory (3 pics)
In the latest post I casually mentioned my observations regarding the behavior of Avonia albissima branches with ripe seed pots. I find it quite interesting. Apparently, the branches that otherwise lie...
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Flowering season of sorts (7 pics)
Winter is coming. It's dark when I go to work, it's dark when I come back home. Oh and the sun is rarely shining on weekends. That's a bit annoying after the rainy summer we've had here. Still, some...
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Transplanting in general (7 pics)
I've been doing some transplanting. And there is more to be done because I really want to sow again very soon, all the seed rests that are probably not viable anymore, some of my own seeds (Avonia!),...
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The new Anacampseros free seed list! (2 pics)
Hi guys!I finally found time to compile the Anacampseros seed list. If you are fascinated by these plants as much as I am make sure to check it out here or to the right under "new!"Also, this is my...
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Transplanting for those who live dangerously (4 pics)
Okay, what I'm about to describe below is not the correct way of transplanting, in fact it's very risky and I would never do it with lithops and other mesembs because they rot easily. Yesterday however...
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Some more flowers (3 pics)
So it looks like this fall has brought more flowers than expected. Quite some Lithops and Conophytums have been flowering and I can see three more buds growing. I guess, this flowering season was not...
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Breaking news! Argyroderma crateriforme growing a flower
I can not believe this is happening!This senior citizen has caused me some worry in the past. When I first got it I worried about its poor roots. With time I learned it is actually normal and okay for...
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Adromuschus clons (5 pics)
For a while now I have been wondering about price development for succulent plants these days. Prices are skyrocketing for no apparent reason. It's not like the plants have gotten more rare or have...
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Argyroderma crateriforme flower (6 pics)
I'm so happy and excited that this plant has decided to flower! :)It is gorgeous and a bit crazy. Does the name crateriforme come from the inside of the flower?I have never watched an Argyroderma...
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Avonia quinaria (4 pics)
I feel like I need to read up on Avonia's (as well as Anacampseros) yearly growing cycle again. It seems they are in an active growth phase now, having flowered for the last time in October. I thought...
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Mites and darkness (9 pics)
It has not been the best year for succulent growers in my area. It has not been cold in winter, it has not been hot in summer. It has been just dark and gloomy all year. When sunny days are rare it...
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Anacampseros seedlings winter update (20 pics)
Now to a more positive topic. Brace yourselves, this is a huge picture dump :)Even though I've been posting photo updates on this year's Anacampseros seedlings over on Twitter I have realized that...
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Winter update (10 pics)
January is almost over and I feel like I'm doing really well with my new year's resolutions. Let's see.I wanted to eat less and move more (that's one very typical new year's resolution, haha) but I'm...
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Spring is here! (28 pics)
It has been some time since I last updated and I must say it was mostly due to my disappointment with my inability to get rid of mites. No one likes to admit defeat. I am even losing my beautiful...
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Adromischus propagation (4 pics)
I hear that the Adromischus price bubble continues to grow, going up to hundreds or even thousands for one plant. This is just too crazy because, as I said before, plants die. There is no way to buy a...
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