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    Germinating Caapi

    I'm looking for advice based on personal experiences with germinating the three main Brazillian strains, Caupuri, Tucunacá and Ourinhos. I have done a bit of research, and a generalized overview is as follows. Seeds must be fresh, and lose viability fast. Sow seeds with the wing pointed upwards, 1/4 to 1/8 inch deep in rich well draining soil, whats usually reccomended is 25% perlite and sieved potting mix with a bit if course sand. Some recommend a bit of coco coir, and some recommend spaghnum moss at the top layer (not peat). A humid environment is required, so either a container or baggy method, with a sterilisation if the sowing medium before by microwave or oven. Daily venting is recommended, as it seems that fungus / mold is a big problem with caapi seeds, yet they need the humidity. Constant heat above 24C is needed, and there hasnt been any mention of day/night temperature cycles like cacti seeds need. I haven't read anything about light requirements for germination. I read a bit of others experiences with caapi and it didnt look promising, a lot of failure and difficulty, even with fresh seed. Most common was fungus/mold attacks, poor germination rates, and seedlings dying after germinating. I was wondering if any if the good people at SAB have any first hand experience germinating these three strains, and if they had any specific advice for a reliable method to follow. Thanks
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    Disturbing films: name some and why you list them

    "Enter the Void" Must-see for anyone interested in psychedelics, spirituality and the nature of existence.
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    painted mountain corn giveaway

    If these are still available, if be definitely keen. Cheers mate
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    west aussie's trade and sell thread

    Well I just took 3 cuttings today and set them up in a humidity chamber. I haven't done this before so I don't know how long it will take until they are established, or if it will work. I've followed the kada method in perlite so hopefully I have success. I'll let you know when somethings ready for trade.
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    Lesser known ethnobotanicals?

    I've got a decently sized Sinicuichi plant but I'm still unconvinced of its ethnobotanical value. Each prune I've given has yielded no results. Still a nice looking little tree that is pretty undemanding to care for with loads of yellow flowers.
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    west aussie's trade and sell thread

    Probably will be able to by next season...
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    west aussie's trade and sell thread

    Nice 1 Ambient. Do you have a photo of the mother plant or any info on it? These look similar to a Peru that I already have but I'd like to see the tips and new growth for comparison. Cheers
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    Cacti Sale - This Sunday Seven Hills Syd

    If your lucky enough to live nearby I recommend you jump at this opportunity. Top grower.
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    Alicia anisopetala working thread and seed giveaway

    Mine are still recovering from this bitterly long winter. The runt has lost all his leaves, I hope he comes back.
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    Show off ya succies

    Regarding suppliers... Making friends with the old folks from your local cactus and succulent society, and attending their sale events. Usually cheaper than eBay
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    Show off ya succies

    Some more photos from yesterday Haworthias have grown a lot since the last post. Old Euphorbia Flanaganii with nice caudex euphorbia decaryii euphorbia Lactea crest fenestria Agave CV Kichiokan variegated aloe cultivars, aloes & agaves agaves & a gasteria cultivar pachyphytum & Echeveria more agaves including cv "blue glow" Random colourful succulents landscaping aloes yet to be put in the ground more landscaping aloes
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    Show off ya succies

    Nice post! Just a few of my succies, I'll take some photos tomorrow morning. haworthia correcta haworthia maughanii haworthia maughanni hybrid titanopsis calcarea Aloinopsis sp. dioscorea elephantipes Tree aloe dichotoma, yet to be planted. Sitting in perlite. Adromischus Herrae
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    Capel

    Really interesting plant this one... It's always so bright green compared to everything else and those notches are pretty cool
  14. I've had pretty good results here and nowhere to put these guys as they get larger. I'd prefer trades, but I guess I could sell them if needed. 3 varieties, very healthy, lots of new growth and big leaves. Also have one Alicia Anisopetala seedling spare, the smaller one, second photo.
  15. Just received mine today! Thanks mate!
  16. No arrival here yet mate... Wtf is up with Aus post?
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    The future of tricho breeding in Australia

    I think unique and/or beautiful looking, well-grown plants will always attract a premium.
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    the 'TPM' thread

    That's some nice burst speed growth lol
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    Sowing seeds

    I've used 3% and s little higher h2o2 with no negatives. It does turn the pumice rock brown after repeated treatments but this seems to be just a visual thing not to the detriment of the seedlings. Seedlings 2-3 months old when treated. Ive also just tried phosphorous acid to counter rust spots, will see how that goes
  20. Life changing experience - yes Change of path/goals - sort of, but path/goals are an external focus. The experience was more about what's "within". It awakened a peace and acceptance, and allowed new life obstacles to be approached differently. I didn't gain a sense of "what" to do, rather a sense of "how" to be. This can still frequently be forgotten when emotion/ego/self begin to distract from the moment. Regarding old goals vs new goals, perhaps you might consider relaxing the attachment to goals. Our modern world is very goal-oriented, we must always be doing something in order to have meaning. But meaning can be found in "being" as well as "doing". Perhaps if you release the pressure of having the correct goal, a path may reveal itself to you. look at it as your old way of perceiving everything and yourself vs your new way of perceiving everything and yourself. Life and health after life changing experiences - definitely better. Old aches and injuries disappeared, life long allergies gone, anxiety, fear and loneliness a distant memory.
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    capel pachanoi

    Yeh this is Capel Pach imo
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    Bulk Cactus Sale

    My thoughts exactly HN lol
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    yearlings, a bit wobbly

    Mate just use white vinegar lol. A teaspoon per 4 litres for me, but everyone's water is different and you have to pH test yourself. From my experience you can have a neutral to slightly alkaline substrate with acidic watering and cacti seem to love it. (Water adjusted to between 5-6pH)
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