u/Tazza107

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Here is a bonus raffle for another person to win a portion of the seeds that I sent to my good friend u/gbsrobv in California, and a few months ago, Rob mentioned that we do another raffle and give another chance to the people who were all really in that first raffle.

The winner is u/Aggressive-Slide-988

Congratulations, my friend, as these seeds will keep you busy.

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U/gbsrobv still has plenty of seeds available if you're interested.

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So if you're interested, please contact u/gbsrobv, who lives in California, which will make it easier and cheaper for you to purchase. l'm not 100% sure of the shipping cost, but Rod will inform you of the cost. if you're not happy with the seeds being sent by padded envelope, there is the other option that the seeds can be sent by the flappack package.

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I liked to inform the people who live in Australia who are interested in the seeds that some of the seeds that are available in the States won't be available here in Australia.

Please let me know which seeds you're interested in, and I will let you know which are available. 👍🏻

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Here is the price list for each plant species and also the limit on certain seeds, as I would like everyone to get to purchase them.

Genus & Species Common Name Total Available Price (USA) Limit

Aloe barbareae Tree Aloe 200 $0.60 each - No limit

Cleistocactus ritteri - 200 $5.10 / 20 seeds - No limit

Cleistocactus strausii Silver Torch 400 $5.10 / 20 seeds - No limit

Dioscorea elephantipes Elephant's Foot 800 $0.50 each - No limit

Echinopsis scheckindantzii - 300 $5.10 / 20 seeds - No limit

Echinopsis formosa var. rosarioana x tarijensis Hybrid 400 $5.10 / 20 seeds - No limit

Echinopsis hybrid "Saureri" 400 $5.10 / 20 seeds - No limit

Echinopsis oxygona Hybrid - 300 $5.10 / 20 seeds - No limit

Echinopsis tarijensis - 400 $5.10 / 20 seeds - No limit

Epithelantha micromeris Button Cactus 175 $0.85 each - No limit

Euphorbia schoenlandii - 100 $2.20 each Max limit 6

Lophophora williamsii var. caespitosa - 116 $0.90 each Max limit 6

Pelargonium carnosum - 55 $0.70 each Max limit 5

Sinningia leucotricha Brazilian Edelweiss 200 $0.50 each -No limit

Trichocereus bridgesii Bolivian Torch 500 $5.10 / 20 seeds - No limit

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If anyone is still interested in seeds and lives in the States, contact Rob u/gbsrobv.

Thank you , and as always, Happy Gardening! 😊👋🏻👍🏻👋🏻🌵🪴🌵

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Here is my Faucaria felina subsp. britteniae and some other hybrid that are starting to flower, as they are autumn 🍂 flowering succulent. In the video, you will see my 21yro Faucaria felina subsp. britteniae and some juvenile hybrid that I grew from seed, also have a 21yro Faucaria tigrina that about to flower that is not in the video.

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Faucaria britteniae: The leaves are generally broader and more robust, often described as "chunky." The leaf surfaces are relatively smooth and typically lack the dense white spotting found in other species. They often take on a bluish-green or glaucous hue.

​Faucaria tigrina: The leaves are more triangular and tapered. A defining feature of F. tigrina is the presence of numerous, prominent white dots (tubercles) on the leaf surface, giving it a rougher, more speckled appearance.Faucaria felina subsp. britteniae

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Faucaria felina subsp. britteniae is quite easy to grow from seed or cuttings. The seed pods dry up and only disperse their seeds when rain falls; the water triggers the pod to open, and as droplets hit the interior, the seeds are splashed out onto the ground. You can mimic this by spraying the pod with water, or you can simply crack the pod open manually to extract the seeds.

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For Faucaria felina subsp. britteniae, you can generally expect germination to occur within 7 to 14 days when provided with the right environmental conditions. Some stubborn seeds may take up to 21 days, but the bulk of the activity usually happens in the second week.

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Temperature:

They prefer a "goldilocks" range. Aim for daytime temperatures around 20°C to 25°C (68°F–77°F). If it gets much hotter than 30°C, the seeds may go dormant rather than sprout.

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​Light:

The seeds are very small and respond well to light for germination. Sow them on the surface of a well-draining gritty mix and cover them with only a very thin layer of fine sand or vermiculite—just enough to keep them from washing away.

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​Humidity:

High humidity is crucial during the first few days. Using a "baggy method" or a propagator lid helps maintain moisture. Once the green specks appear, start to introduce fresh air gradually to prevent rot.

Like always, Happy Gardening! 😊🇦🇺👍🏻👋🏻👋🏻🪴🌵🪴