Plants and creatures

Gymnocalycium eurypleurum Gymnocalycium eurypleurum is from the border of Paraguay with Bolivia and is a relative of the anisitsii/damsii group 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. 

Stapelia grandiflora Flowering September 2018 4K Video The life of a stapelia. The carrion plant. When the flower blooms it attracts flies to get pollinated. To achieve this it produces a smell of dead flesh. https://youtu.be/9GdbX0D6HRo Stapelia asterias Watch the fly visit the flower. vid 1 https://youtu.be/3smAnGy6sY4 Stapelia. A visit by a fly

Stapelia grandiflora Flowering 2018 4K Video Stapelia grandiflora Flowering September 2018 4K Video Watch the flies visiting the plant before it even flowers. Apocynaceae. Commonly known as carrion plant, starfish flower, giant toad plant, or starfish cactus 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.

Mushrooms in Worcester Park Strange Mushrooms !! Does anyone know what these mushroom types are, are they edible ? Spotted in Malden Road, near Worcester PArk Surrey. 4K video 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.

How to Propagate Succulents and Cactus plants Propagating Succulents and Cactus plants is not that difficult. This video will give you a quick tour. No special tools needed except a pair of gloves. 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.

Gymnocalycium oenanthemum and Gymnocalycium ragonesei 2018 Gymnocalycium oenanthemum and Gymnocalycium ragonesei 2018 Hot summer - cactus plants flowering abundantly. The first cactus may be a Gymnocalycium baldianum "dwarf chin cactus", not too sure how to tell the difference.

San Anton Gardens - Malta This garden has been open to the public since 1882. It was built by Grand Master Antoine de Paule  San Anton Palace is the residence of the Maltese President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca.

My Cactus Collection 6 Aug 2018 My Cactus Collection 6 Aug 2018. Gymnocalycium horstii buenekeri, Euphorbia Obesa, Escobaria abdita, Astrophytum myriostigma, Disocactus flagelliformis, Echinocereus dasyacanthus , Lobivia, Echinocereus rigidisimus, Echinopsis, Euphorbia aggregata, Euphorbia restricta, Gymnocalycium oenanthemum, Gymnocalycium ragonesei, Lophophora williamesii, Mammillaria elongata, Mammillaria melaleuca, Mammillaria spinosissima, Mammillaria Vetula ssp Gracilis cv 'Arizona Snowcap, Matucana madisoniorum, Opuntia - Prickly Pears, Opuntia hystricina v. ursina ( polyacantha), Opuntia longspina, Opuntia microdasys, Orbea variegata, Pilosocereus pachycladus, Stapelia Grandiflora, Tephorocactus Articulatus var. papyracanthus, Tephrocactus Articulatus,

Gymnocalycium horstii buenekeri - Flowering July 2018 Gymnocalycium oenanthemum and Gymnocalycium ragonesei 2018 Hot summer - cactus plants flowering abundantly. The first cactus may be a Gymnocalycium baldianum "dwarf chin cactus", not too sure how to tell the difference.

Echinopsis Hedgehog Cactus Echinopsis Is a large genus of cacti native to South America, sometimes known as hedgehog cactus, sea-urchin cactus or Easter lily cactus. If you have time visit my daily photo of a plant either from my garden or along the exercise stroll I take on a daily basis. https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm/photo-of-the-day

Cactus plants flowering 2018 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.  Gymnocalycium horstii buenekeri, Euphorbia Obesa, Escobaria abdita, Astrophytum myriostigma, Disocactus flagelliformis, Echinocereus dasyacanthus , Lobivia, Echinocereus rigidisimus, Echinopsis, Euphorbia aggregata, Euphorbia restricta, Gymnocalycium oenanthemum, Gymnocalycium ragonesei, Lophophora williamesii, Mammillaria elongata, Mammillaria melaleuca, Mammillaria spinosissima, Mammillaria Vetula ssp Gracilis cv 'Arizona Snowcap, Matucana madisoniorum, Opuntia - Prickly Pears, Opuntia hystricina v. ursina ( polyacantha), Opuntia longspina, Opuntia microdasys, Orbea variegata, Pilosocereus pachycladus, Stapelia Grandiflora, Tephorocactus Articulatus var. papyracanthus, Tephrocactus Articulatus,

Beautiful pink Bearded Poppies Beautiful pink Bearded Poppies. These are self seeding poppies that grow every year. The flowers only last a day or two at most. Great attraction for the bees.

Spring Flowers in Malta Spring in Malta. You can find many flowers on the Island of Malta. These pictures were taken in April/May 2018. PLease and subscribe. 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.

Gomshall Mill If you the time and are in the vicinity Gomshall Mill is worth a visit. Lunch at Gomshall Mill. Great food and an amazing pudding. Relax, Great day out in Surrey

Cactus plants in the glasshouse at RHS Wisley 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. 

Pilosocereus pachycladus A cactus from Brazil 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.