Bathtime for kalanchoe pumila!

This kalanchoe pumila has sprung up from the size of a thimble to a proud 6" in a matter of weeks. I hope it will flower between now and autumn. Go kalanchoe go!

My Friend's Fat Plants

I wish I could lay claim to these, but they belong to a friend of mine who lives in Auckland. Around a year ago I had them delivered to her as a birthday present from an Auckland cacti and succulent supplier. Nearly a year on they have doubled in size on her balcony.

As my collection has just entered its first growing season at my place, I will be able to say in September whether it is possible for succulents to make similar progress on an east facing Leipzig windowsill. Here's hoping, but alas! I fear not...