Hellonasty

SOLD please don't PM me about these plants

All done

Additionally, I will trade number 3 for a large fat cutting of Terschekii, Validus, Pasacana etc.

Only number 3 is left.

Yes Zelly has the right idea, put them in good conditions/environment and forget about them. If they haven't thrown roots in the next week or so it could be a long wait until it warms up :)

The Crest is SOLD.

For sale I have a couple of cuttings and a few plants, I will add more when/if these sell. Postage will be extra. Send me a PM to secure the plant. Plants still available; 3. Blossfelida Liliputana $50 $40 ? Grafted to a small Trichocereus Peruvianus. This plant has been grafted for over 2 years and the stock is getting tired, it will need a degraft at some point next growing season. A few cosmetic marks but it is in good health. 4. Lopho Williamsii grafted to Pach, this is a piece from the CV Kikko that is in my avatar, a really nice plant and is about 60mm diameter (including pups) - 5. Lopho Williamsii grafted to Pach 50mm diameter (including pups) - 6. Lopho Williamsii grafted to Pach 45mm daimeter, nice blue colour - 7. Trichocereus Peruvianus Hybrid Crest - 100mm accross $80 or offer. SOLD 1. Trichocereus Bridgesii (unknown origin) 30+ cm in length about 5-6cm diameter. Grows with good vigor and is resistant to bacteria and disease. Grows long slender branches that routinely go in and out of monstrose growth similar to that of Lophocereus Schotii Monstrose. 2. Another section from the plant above, this time with 4 ribs. 25cm length. $30 BOTH OF THE CUTS TOGETHER

I added a few more plants.

Just the Blossfeldia left.. no takers ? $40

It is not unusual for cacti to have fruits with hair or spines protruding, however, I have not personally noticed them on any of my Lophophora. Maybe it is just a one off ? Did the fruit contain seed?

My guess is it should bloom in about 4 days. Cuttings that flower are a bit strange, they will abort the flower at any and can be difficult to pollinate and set seed. Once the fruit is set they will drop the fruit early at random. Mature/established plants rarely do this unless under enormous stress.

I water my seedlings all winter just less often. They still need water just not as often or as much at the one time. With the temps you describe I would water them monthly during winter, just be sure they are not getting water from any other source I.e a drip from the roof of the greenhouse etc. Additionally, I try and not get the body of the plant wet by using bottom watering etc

Yep completely normal mate, you are thrown off because when you see mature plants the tap root is below the surface, with seedlings this is not the case until you repot them.

Strange, I find grafted plants will split more but I've not had this happen often.

Another A. Retusus with minor Cauliflower trait.

A. Fissuratus Hybrid Variegated

Is the bottom little pup attached ? Looks like two seedlings, one having germinated recently.

@ Billy, I grow nearly all my plants from seed, this plant was grown from seed and grafted to Hylocereus after 20days. It was degrafted last season and is growing on its own roots now.

@ Billy, The Bravoanus is also a hybrid and I don't know what the father was unfortunately Here is a nice Ariocarpus Retusus CV Cauliflower, which is starting to show the trait more as it matures, I hope it continues in this fashion.

I definitely prefer Hylocereus, It grows fast and performs well for both seedling and advanced grafts. The only exception is Lophophora SP, they don't like Hylocereus for some reason, so I graft them to Trichocereus.

One of two of mine flowered recently; A. Retusus A. Bravoanus A.Retusus A. Fissuratus hybrid

Would love your thoughts on this one. Little hard to make out but at the top are two flower buds, once they bloom it will help with ID.

I personally don't like Köhres and this is not due to how the business is run, it is run quite well and they are for the most part honest in their dealings. However, I have had many seeds that are either mislabeled or just completely different to what the label says. This is true for Trichocereus, Ariocarpus and Astrophytum, I will not buy from them again. HN

I have a plant I believe to be Trichocereus Tarijensis growing in my front yard it is about 6 years old from seed and still quite small. No sign if flowers yet.....

Any ideas as to what this is ? I was given it by a well known cactus enthusiast in Australia and It was labelled Neoraimondia Gigantea. I does not fit the appearance and features of that plant, but what is it ? Love to hear some opinions. HN