M S Smith Posted July 12, 2006 I rarely post photos of my small collection (meaning heightwise of course) in this forum, so I thought I would just do it for fun. This collection may not seem very big, but if you can understand the diversity of my collection you would probably be pretty impressed. In fact there are very few repeat species/clones, what-have-you, in these photos. I generally have one or two of each species/clone. ~Michael~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ferret Posted July 12, 2006 holy shit awesome collection michael! whats the knobbly looking monstrose one? :drool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M S Smith Posted July 12, 2006 That's the "short spined T. peruvianus" monstrose. Some consider it a T. pachanoi, but if you want to do that it is quite different than the standard T. pachanoi, the so-called "Backeberg clone." I know Sacred Succulents considers it a T. pachanoi. Funny thing about this plant is that these monstrose limbs will form directly off of crested plants, similar to what I recently described about the crested monstrose T. bridgesii setting "penis plant" columns off of it. In both cases I contend this is one variation with two different growth habits that often get called two different forms or variations. How weird, I look at my own photos of my own collection and I feel jealous. Is that strange or what? God I'm so odd. ~Michael~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dirty Old Man Posted July 12, 2006 Very nice collection! A few nice fatties. :drool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pisgah Posted July 13, 2006 How weird, I look at my own photos of my own collection and I feel jealous. Is that strange or what? Yeah, it is a little strange. But don't feel bad, I had a dream about a month ago that you invited me over and confided that you wanted to sell your collection and focus solely on Backeberg clones. I woke up and felt hoodwinked, because in the dream I traded you a bunch of 35mm prints of old British films by Michael Powell, but I didn't get the chance to dream the part where you handed over your entire collection to me. Wonderful collection, and don't worry, I'm not holding you to the dream trade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M S Smith Posted July 13, 2006 Hahahahahaha, you might be the first man who ever said they had a dream about me...not that many don't of course, as I am rather attractive...I think. Now girls, that's a different story, I get told every once in awhile that I'm in their dreams, but I don't think they honestly tell me what I was up to...or down to for that matter. Sell my collection to focus on Backeberg clone....now that's funny. ~Michael~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunter Posted July 13, 2006 Imagine how they would grow in the ground where temps and climate allowed... I love the textures and tones in the collection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strangebrew Posted July 13, 2006 (edited) :drool: Ahh you're just a big tease Michael. All the girls say so too! Just some ID's if you would be so kind - 1st photo - (1) (2) 2nd photo - (3) (4) Edited July 13, 2006 by strangebrew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Genius Posted July 13, 2006 (edited) Hi Michael, this is a very cool collection. I´m not sure in which one i should spend more interest in as all of them look very unique. bye EG Edited July 13, 2006 by Evil Genius Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bit Posted July 13, 2006 Holy shit!!! I must collect more cacti!@# Very nice!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apothecary Posted July 13, 2006 (edited) I can see a few that might be Eileen...can you point her out Mike? Curious as to how she looks compared to some specimens I've seen... Edited July 13, 2006 by apothecary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agamemnon Posted July 13, 2006 I can see a few that might be Eileen...can you point her out Mike? Curious as to how she looks compared to some specimens I've seen... Im guessing no.4 in strangebrew's cropped photo is the lovely lady eileen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebas Posted July 13, 2006 Im guessing no.4 in strangebrew's cropped photo is the lovely lady eileen? My guess would be Eileen is in Michael's second picture in the corner... I believe he hasn't got her that long, so she should still be rather small right? Put me down for 1 buck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M S Smith Posted July 13, 2006 1) T. peruvianus. This one came from Bob Smoley and looks to be of the Icaros, GF, Los Gentiles, Etzner sort if you know Trouts work. 2) T. huanucoensis from Sacred Succulents. 3) "Trichocereus sp. "C" from K. Trout. Clearly a bridgesii sort like "Eileen" or the SS02. 4) This 4 ribbed plant came from Buck as T. peruvianus. It is quite similar to the T. huanucoensis, but in some ways distinct. A photo is below. It is next to another plant that came to me from Bob Smoley that also was called T. peruvianus and seems to be the same plant just with another rib. Most of these are pictured at the Nook, but I can't seem to get my computer to upload anything much larger than 125kb on my dial-up, this even though I can on a cable connection. If someone would like to copy photos from the Nook and post them here then they are more than welcome as long as they don't shrink the photo or remove my name. ~Michael~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M S Smith Posted July 13, 2006 Sebas, you're right, Eileen is the bluish one in the corner of the second photo. I put a brand new photo up at the Nook, but it is too large for me to post now, so maybe someone can post it here, or else I can do it this weekend. ~Michael~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebas Posted July 14, 2006 (edited) Sebas, you're right, Eileen is the bluish one in the corner of the second photo. I put a brand new photo up at the Nook, but it is too large for me to post now, so maybe someone can post it here, or else I can do it this weekend. I have the pleasure of owning an Eileen myself, so I guess I was cheating a little bit. Is this the picture you meant Michael? Apothecary, there are quite some pictures of Eileen to be found at both forums. Just so that you know. This is a shot from my Eileen pup, she looks a bit banged-up, but she's fine. Still is a picture worth posting. Edited July 14, 2006 by Sebas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strangebrew Posted July 15, 2006 (edited) Thanks for the ID's. I think the bluish no.(4) is a real stunner. I found this picture taken in Huanuco. It could be T.huanucoensis I guess, it's not very clear unfortunately. Edited July 15, 2006 by strangebrew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apothecary Posted July 15, 2006 Apothecary, there are quite some pictures of Eileen to be found at both forums. Just so that you know.This is a shot from my Eileen pup, she looks a bit banged-up, but she's fine. Still is a picture worth posting. Thanks...I'm aware though I was curious to see how she grew in the US as all the other photos are from location in Australia... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebas Posted July 15, 2006 I was curious to see how she grew in the US as all the other photos are from location in Australia... I understand. I'm growing her indoors in the Netherlands. I'll post some pictures sometime aswell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M S Smith Posted July 25, 2006 To the left, and to the right. ~Michael~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
incognito Posted July 26, 2006 netherlands, u.s.a-eileen is getting aroung hey??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rev Posted July 26, 2006 yeah i sent her over to brasil too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
