bogfrog Posted April 6, 2013 (edited) New Zealand cactus-nerd business. Edited August 14, 2013 by bogfrog 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nemisty Posted April 7, 2013 Was having a drool over those dismorning, decent prices! Im a bit packed at the moment too however so I wont be bidding. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CβL Posted April 7, 2013 Lovely plants. :DIf only there was somewhere to put them, haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted June 4, 2013 Hey Aucklanders! I saw this on trademe, Only $40?! SUCH a good deal and would make an AMAZING addition to a cactus garden.. http://www.trademe.co.nz/home-living/outdoor-garden-conservatory/plants-pots/succulents-cacti/auction-600482301.htm Hope one of you gets it so i can admire it in your garden in the future 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nemisty Posted June 5, 2013 That is a bargin. I've got a well established aloe like that at my parents place, must be about 3m tall. It flowered this year but didn't produce seed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted June 5, 2013 Nice one. Did you see this crazy bromeliad species she has for sale too? http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=600482304 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nemisty Posted June 5, 2013 Now thats impressive. My granddad has one of the biggest bromeliad collections in New Zealand. He may have some as big as that stashed away somwhere, I haven't had the chance to look for a while. The stories 2meke has told me of that seller boggy. Some cacti of mythical proportions, I dont want to say much more online. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) Thats really cool about your grandad. Does he sell them or is it just his hobby? Hah... Yeeeeaaah. I have only seen one pic of one plant and it made me swear very loudly Mythical is about right. I met up with someone today to sell them a couple wee bridgesii's and perus. I was expecting a young-ish man, and was very surprised when it turned out to be a lovely old lady, a retired high school science teacher! She told me off though when she asked about the origin of the seeds and the care i took in declaring them I felt a bit embarrassed lol but she complimented me on my cultivation skills and invited me to see her collection of cacti and sundews Edited June 5, 2013 by bogfrog 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nemisty Posted June 5, 2013 I dont think he sells them but he'll happily give them away to family. Are you after some? Before I go to visit him next time I can PM you. I'll get some pics of his property to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted June 5, 2013 I wouldnt mind a pretty one.... i have only begun admiring them lately and i think one would be a nice addition to the greenhouse. Only if he likes the idea. I could always send him a cactus in return if he wants a cactus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactuscarl Posted June 7, 2013 That brom is a baby they get twice that size. Its a alcantarea (rubra?) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bℓσωηG Posted June 19, 2013 nice pedro on trademe right now 14ft = $75 http://www.trademe.co.nz/home-living/outdoor-garden-conservatory/plants-pots/succulents-cacti/auction-605307634.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nemisty Posted June 29, 2013 Picked up some amazing fat pieces of blue pachanoid from this place today. She says these plants came from the warehouse when they were tiny ( I take that with a grain of salt ) http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=608274180 Anyones interested I have her mobile. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bℓσωηG Posted June 29, 2013 Picked up some amazing fat pieces of blue pachanoid from this place today. She says these plants came from the warehouse when they were tiny ( I take that with a grain of salt ) http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=608274180 Anyones interested I have her mobile. lisa's tricho.jpg Wow nice , were they growing under cover? very blue! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nemisty Posted June 29, 2013 Yeah, a big opuntia tree blocked the plant from about 70% of the sun, and it was still super fat. Possibly the corro cacti pachanoi just in mature form but not entirely sure. Me and Bit visited the place together. Not too far from corro cacti and the lady is real freindly if you ever want a piece when you come over blownG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bℓσωηG Posted August 10, 2013 There is some unusual new cactus plantings in one of the glass houses at the Winter garden located in the Auckland Domain Park currently... some sexy myrtillo crests , some pach and two wickedly awesome Trich species i couldnt figure out what they were , they look old , kinda looking taquimbalensis-y with thinner spines and more of them ,check it out and grab some ''black prince'' chilli seeds while you there lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted August 10, 2013 Myrtillo crests!? Wooooooohoooooo they are in NZ, i am so wrapped to hear this! Plz take pics someone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bℓσωηG Posted August 10, 2013 Myrtillo crests!? Wooooooohoooooo they are in NZ, i am so wrapped to hear this! Plz take pics someone! Actually they may have been only monstrose not full on crests .. my memory aint the greatest , still worth a look though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted August 14, 2013 Aww if only it were so easy for me to just take a look Probably for the best, because if I got to take a look, there would be this evil little voice in my head telling me to take a cutting Cactus-lust can do funny things to your brain lol. Disclaimer: i wouldn't really do that! But i would be tempted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nemisty Posted August 14, 2013 Cactus-lust makes me want to fly to invercargill just to raid the botanic gardens for their clone-A TBM. I cant believe we have that in New Zealand! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) Oh its here all right. You wouldn't believe the plants I've seen The dunedin botang also has one but they don't put it in the public area cause other tricho specimens have been theieved. ...and there is the most un-fucking-believable columnar TBM strain in a private garden which I pass occasionally. Its about 2 metres tall, some sections are fatter than a coke can and as long as my forearm. Its to die for. Hey, but isnt clone A the short form, and clone B the elongated form? Edited August 14, 2013 by bogfrog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted September 25, 2013 Nice yowie on trademe at the moment, only $10 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=626553 And massive pedros, pick up only in motueka for $100 http://www.trademe.co.nz/home-living/outdoor-garden-conservatory/plants-trees/succulents-cacti/auction-643164896.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted December 21, 2013 Hey hey. I love cacti, but I have way too many. If anyone wants to buy some nice trichocereus and perhaps some other little specialties, please give me a bell and I will sort you out a very nice deal. Gradually my obsession has been waning, and as it has I have been giving away a lot of plants. Now I'm practically out of pachanoi and common stuff. Only good stuff left now, but even some of the good stuff has to go cause I just don't have the time for them that I used to. Nice Peru and bridgesii, countless trich hybrids, some Astros, grafts of various descriptions. All sorts of stuff really. Please get in touch if you want some more cacti. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactus kate Posted December 21, 2013 any one here post to tassie you have some great plants there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
