Berengar Posted April 11, 2015 Eagerly awaiting the giveaeay! Pimento, do you know maybe if that validus is the one from Fields cactus farm? The smaller one you posted the picture of seems like it to me, have you seen the mother plant? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spooge Posted April 11, 2015 cool I'm glad you'd like to grow them mate. the little i know about the validus is this - The original plant or plants were located by Mr X in South Australia, there are several amazingly gobsmacking and shockingly succulent validus trees in the Secret Garden. Some with dichotomous heads, other are multi headed and so thick and luscious. They are awesome cactus to see in the flesh, they have a presence thats for sure. not to many flower pods on them. there were 200 seeds tops in both validus pods that i have cleaned. The validus are one of Mr X's favourite cacti, the lovely plant i ended up with was suppose to be replanted in the Secret Garden, it was dug up to be moved, not to be chucked out. I spied it laying there whilst we were loading up and after a chat realised that it wasn't on offer. after the days work, his great Xness gave me the validus as he musta decided i was ok I have given my word to him that i will never cut the validus plant that he has given me, as i am honour bound, i won't. very much look forward to seeing what the seeds grow out like as they are opens cleaned the 2 validus pods separately and have kept the seeds separate incase they were pollinated by different plants. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geebus Posted April 11, 2015 I am on the edge of my seat. Awesome man! Thanks be to you and Mr x. This shit just got global! Keen for the impending giveaway. This is gonna be a huge boost in the trich gene pool I would think So cool! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caudata Posted April 12, 2015 Wow I'd love to grow some out as well. It would be amazing to have some open pollinated Aussie genetics growing here in CA. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hostilis Posted April 23, 2015 What a great find!! That's a whole lot of seed. Holy shit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spooge Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) worldwide seed giveaway has begun Free postage, free trich seeds, anywhere in the world http://www.shaman-australis.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=41263#entry498444 Edited May 1, 2015 by pimento 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spooge Posted May 1, 2015 Eagerly awaiting the giveaeay! Pimento, do you know maybe if that validus is the one from Fields cactus farm? The smaller one you posted the picture of seems like it to me, have you seen the mother plant? Thanks! There were lotsa validus in the garden, big beautiful plants. far as I'm aware the original plant came from a garden in south australia some where. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berengar Posted May 1, 2015 Nice! Is their girth noticeably larger than 'regular' Trichocereus? A couple are already sown and grafting stock is ready, can't wait to see what they grow into! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spooge Posted May 1, 2015 The validus were huge man, some where double headers, some multi branched easy 300mm girth for the smaller plants, much thicker than a normal trich. I've asked people who have been sent seed to post their germination and grow results here. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mystical oyster Posted May 1, 2015 legend pim! so generous, awesome efforts bro! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slocombe Posted May 13, 2015 Thanks for the seeds Pimento. The cactus was a pleasant surprise too! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berengar Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) We have lift-off! Please ignore the ghetto 'growing chamber', I was in a hurry and just wanted to sow those designated for grafting as soon as possible. Edited May 13, 2015 by Berengar 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spooge Posted May 18, 2015 Fantastic thats excellent Berengar, thanks heaps for posting a pic. looking forward to lotsa peoples results posted here, over 100 packs of multiple vars of SG seeds have been sent world wide now. I'm yet to plant any myself and must get to it 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☽Ţ ҉ĥϋηϠ₡яღ☯ॐ€ðяئॐ♡Pϟiℓℴϟℴ Posted May 19, 2015 never seen seeds this fat before cant wait till winter all permitting *too excited!* 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kykeion Posted June 8, 2015 I'm cross-posting here, but it looks like lost at customs roulette with the seeds pimento so generously shared. Is there anybody here in the US who got their seeds who is willing to part with a few of each type? I'm more than happy to compensate in some way if necessary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wocket Posted June 28, 2015 The seeds made it over safe and sound, thanks again! I've only put down the Psycho0 and Goliath op seeds so far, I'll see to the rest soon. The Goliath seeds took a few days longer to germinate, but they are coming along fine now. I'll keep you updated 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spooge Posted June 29, 2015 thats great Wocket, please keep us updated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zelly Posted June 29, 2015 IMG_4776.jpg all the seeds bagged and left open to ensure all moisture is removed. just about ready to start a worldwide giveaway the giveaway will be a 3 tiered thing - 1 - general worldwide seed giveaway of the 3-4 vars that there are lots of seeds of, receiver pays post 2 - seed send out to proven growers around the world who want to grow these seeds, all/most vars included. i will pay post 3 - some select varieties will be for sale to recover costs and to make some $ The SG open worldwide seed giveaway will be announced on the xchange soon just wondering if #2 was ever sent ?? slops auction seeds are averaging 65-75% germination. I did 3 batches of 100 seeds each (first pic) seedlings from seeds included with the slops: from left, werdermannianus ABG, Len, rio Mosna (poor germination), slops 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spooge Posted June 30, 2015 good to see them seedlings Zelly, thanks for posting some nice results from the Werdermannianus ABG, Len, Rio Mosna, Mr X would be most proud........ great you got some result from the slops seeds, being the slops and all. Juan Carlos has paid back 17% of his loan to by the pigs, these funds when paid back will re-loaned to other people who need it so our donations will keep on working indefinitely. have sent out many packs of the SG seeds to proven growers that post on the cactus forum here and some on other sites i frequent. hope they as you have post their results here and continue to do so we can all see how these cactus turn out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2XB Posted June 30, 2015 Here are some of many pimento... All have shown great vigour I can sense greatness amongst these seeds. Germ rates are sweet at around 90% Just wanted show a shot of the werdermanius abg open... huge! All seeds down at same time. 5c coin indicative of size and life savings! ;-)... Thanks pimento and of course Mr. X!!!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berengar Posted June 30, 2015 I looked at my grafts today, one validus and one werdermannianus took, they are both growing nicely, and the werd seems to be going crested, but is still tiny. I'll post some pics when they grow a bit more. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spooge Posted July 1, 2015 Excellent results Doublebenno, thanks for posting the werd ABG's are HUGE! I looked at my grafts today, one validus and one werdermannianus took, they are both growing nicely, and the werd seems to be going crested, but is still tiny. I'll post some pics when they grow a bit more. looking forward to it Berenger 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berengar Posted July 2, 2015 Does anybody know how likely it is for a 2 mm seedling to already show crsted characteristics and to continue growing in this way? Or is it more likely that this appearance was caused by some sort of damage and the plant will revert to normal growth? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeadStar Posted July 9, 2015 4 days to germination and more are popping each day. i have 3 takeway containers that look the same :-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
