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(move them back inside under the grow light)

I throw it back into the compost pile and recycle!

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I will post more photos in a few weeks when the plastic comes off Below: photo of Huanucoensis x Kimnach

I have been purchasing seeds from zelly for a few years now. The first batch was started in the fall of 2012 so these are just over two years old and on their own roots. I went out to look inside the "greenhouse" to see how they are doing. We had one week of frost a couple of weeks ago but now the air temps are back into the 70'sF / 21C and it feels like spring under the plastic - the seedlings are actively growing and getting a head start for the growing season where these should double in size! Juuls x Jack 30cm Jack x Juuls 25cm One of the "greenhouses" full of seedlings for the winter

All of this feedback is really good ...would it be possible to utilize some of the constructive comments to re-work the logos and post them again for a second round?

Six months ago this plant was so small it was being laughed at by friends and neighbors - not anymore! It has actually grown a lot in the couple weeks since this photo was taken.Phoenix, AZ USA

I am posting these pics because of a similarity between some photos posted earlier and my specimens below. They were seed grown and are about 3 years old. They are getting out of hand and I was just about to prune them back a bit ...

T.peruvianus, Huancabamba (SuccSeed)

Pics? Please

Growing Zelly's seeds has been very rewarding and my first batch is nearing 2 years of age: Huanucoensis x Kimnach Juuls x Kimnach Juuls x Lumberjack

Wow... you live on a tropical island ! which one? Just a side note: Saguaros bloom in May - June during the hottest part of the year here in Arizona - just before the monsoon rains start in July. Daytime temperatures over 120F are sometimes encountered and night time lows are usually in the mid 80's. These plants have adapted to the heat and seasonal rain. Many populations of wild cacti time their flowering to coincide with each other (and any potential pollinators) and also the local climate. These conditions can be precariously balanced and if upset can be disastrous for a species As for my Trichs, many are just now reaching flowering size and the seedlings may take a few more years. I will note which ones flower during the hotter months and make it a point to cross pollinate them to reinforce that trait - would be an interesting experiment and rewarding to perform. Will keep everyone posted when I get some results. On your island do you think there may be other factors that could be affecting flowering such as soil type, nutrients, fertilizer, water, lighting etc.? Perhaps you should open a thread on Trich flowering to see what other members are experiencing? You may be surprised - someone in this forum may already have the answers you are looking for!

The ones you see in the photo were all grown from zelly's high quality seed. If you start with good seed, you will have much better results Rest assured I will seek out the champions and hopefully, in the future, be able to offer seeds or cuttings of those plants!

Started from Zelly's seed - at nearly 2 years and growing great - just starting to show their traits. These have always been outside and are currently under 30% shade cloth. (Phoenix, Arizona) http://misplant.net Lumberjack-x-Juuls Juuls-x-SS02SS01 (Edit: changed to a better photo) Kimnach Assorted Hybrid Seedlings

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Can't speak for Australia but here in Phoenix, Arizona I have over 20 bridgesii, more than 15 pach's and assorted terscheckii and taquimbalensis all in the front yard and plan to add 50 - 100 more as time permits. The back yard is FULL of cacti. None have ever been stolen or molested, nor has anyone ever stopped to ask for a cutting! Hope you have a similar experience!

Cacti are interesting! Sometimes we get spring and fall flowering - it may have something to do with the abundant sunlight (combined with shorter days) giving plants extra energy for a late burst of flowering. I routinely see M. Grahamii exhibit flowering this way in the desert while hiking.

Found this grandiflorus flower...and some fruits with seeds!

That was a test to see who was actually reading and paying attention - these are still indoors under T5 lighting. Please feel free to adapt my procedure to your actual environmental conditions

I drill 1/2" holes (4 or so) in the side of the tubs about 1" under the rim - that way if it rains and you have put your tubs outside they don't get flooded! Also, as you are aware but perhaps not all members have used T5 bulbs yet - these are MUCH brighter - about twice as much light as a standard T12 bulb so adjust the grow area accordingly!

First I would like to say that the seedlings do look healthy which is good! I also see signs of slow growth and stretching (etiolation) which means usually: 1. light cycle is too short OR 2. light is not intense enough. I know that everyone grows differently but from your photos I would say slowly work up to an 18 hour day cycle and start dropping the lights closer (slowly so you don't burn them) i.e. 2" per week or so until you are about 12 inches or less away - Look for signs of reddening which is the seedlings way of saying there is enough light - be sure to watch them closely and don't rush the process. I would also (when starting new seedlings - at one month old or so) start fertilizing them with 1/10 strength of your favorite blend - good luck! Here is a photo of mine at about 5 months

Not grafted but here's one of pyscho0 x paradeyes on its own roots at 2 months - still has a lot of growing to do but it is taking on a little character!

This is the natural growth habit of Saguaro cactus in the wild - with a thin stem supporting a HUGE plant. This condition results from the way a young, small cactus becomes the root stock for the plant later in life.