Conv3rgence Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) Hi, Im new here, didn't know where to begin so I thought I would start with a few photos of my plants. I'm mostly a cacti and succulent collector, and my selection is pretty modest but I have plenty of cuttings to strike this Spring and I'm trying out germinating from seed for the first time. I'm from WA so we have a hard time getting any decent plants here, so Im really happy to join SAB and hope to connect with others in our beautiful nanny state. Anyways, heres the ethnobotanical portion of my garden, as a way of introduction. The pachanoi family, I dont know what varieties they are, they have been picked up at markets and random gumtree opportunities. A 54cm spineless scopulicola, with a bit of sunburn from the previous owner. A somewhat etoliated bridgesii I bought from a long time member here who says he doesnt really use the forums much any more. Urban Tribes sourced, grown from cutting, almost 2 years old. Two baby TBMs Cuttings for spring rooting, this is a fat spined scopulicola, its really thick like 12-15cm across depending on the section, I have a few of these from moving a big plant that broke in transport. The roots and stump are buried in the garden. Another piece of that fat scopulicola More fat scopulicola. And more.... Ive even sold a few pieces, theres just so many. Psych0o bridgesii cutting, very pretty clone. Eileen bridgesii clone, apparantly the mother plant randomly goes spineless or monstrose all the time, and it looks like it was doing the spineless thing here before this cutting. Gnosis cuzcoensis clone, Im not to familiar with this clone, dont know much about it but it looks great and those spines are pretty mean. (just found out its a cuzco, thanks SAB.) I guess it is obvious looking at it now from the knobbly shape 'S' form between areoles. The rest of my garden is ornamental stuff, mostly cacti/succulents, pretty modest compared to the some of the stuff ive seen, but i hope it keeps getting bigger and more diverse. Anyways, glad to be here, thanks for having me, from WA. Edited August 19, 2015 by Conv3rgence 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strontium Dawg Posted August 19, 2015 Welcome, you have some nice cacti there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zed240 Posted August 19, 2015 Nice plants! Welcome. Gnosis is a SAB store clone generally thought to be a cuzcoensis. Your spiny scop is a very beautiful plant! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiscoStu Posted August 19, 2015 welcome Conv3rgence, nice plants you got there. that scop is specialy sexy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conv3rgence Posted August 19, 2015 Gnosis is a SAB store clone generally thought to be a cuzcoensis. Oh damn, I'm a bit of a cacti noob for identification. I was really hoping it was a peruvianus, since I have none of those and I haven't seen any in WA at the markets or on gumtree. Still a beautiful cacti. Oh well, the hunt continues! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zed240 Posted August 19, 2015 Put up an ad in the "wanted" section or keep looking at the "for sale" listings, people are often happy to post cactus to WA anyway. You'll get one soon if you look! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conv3rgence Posted August 19, 2015 Put up an ad in the "wanted" section or keep looking at the "for sale" listings, people are often happy to post cactus to WA anyway. You'll get one soon if you look! Really? My understanding is that any cuttings or live plant material get you in big trouble in WA, and theres a chance of inspection fee of $56 for a bit of seed, unless it manages to get through undetected. Thanks for the advice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Getafix Posted August 19, 2015 Welcome mate. Hang around here and your collection will be out of control before you know it! As Zed said cacti can certainly be obtained from other states. Enjoy your time here. Getafix Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katu Posted August 19, 2015 Welcome to the forums mate, got some nice scops there.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conv3rgence Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) Regarding the 'gnosis' being a cuzco, which I can definately see now that I look at it, I'm curious as to why the Shaman-Australis website has it listed as Peruvianus? In two lisitngs as well, its somewhat deceiving! http://shaman-australis.com.au/shop/echinopsis_peruviana_gnosis_peruvian_torch_small_plant_pr_245.php http://www.shaman-australis.com.au/Website/Pictures/TrichocereusperuvianusGnosis01.htm Its also been traded between members here as a Perivianus. http://www.shaman-australis.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=15804 Nonetheless it is a pretty cactus, I just wouldn't have chosen it in the cuttings bundle if I had known. Edited August 19, 2015 by Conv3rgence Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeadStar Posted August 19, 2015 Welcome mate. Nice cactus and good luck with your expanding collection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glimpse Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) welcome to the forum dude Edited August 19, 2015 by glimpse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted August 19, 2015 some very handsome fellows you have there, welcome to the forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mystical oyster Posted August 19, 2015 Beauties! Welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brooa Posted August 19, 2015 welcome! lovely plants great to see someone from the west too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☽Ţ ҉ĥϋηϠ₡яღ☯ॐ€ðяئॐ♡Pϟiℓℴϟℴ Posted August 30, 2015 Welcome aboard matey , mmm scopulicious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oatis Posted August 30, 2015 nice collection dude always good to have another wa member Share this post Link to post Share on other sites