gilligan Posted October 19, 2008 A TBM from Fraser's nursery in Perth... They had a specimen collection that had been neglected over the last few years, and they are closing down... They had a tender for the catci before they actually shut, so i went in and put a bid on... Got an 8" astro ornatum, similar golden barrel as well... Probably paid too much for the plant, but hey, they don't come around this size very often... so i got it BTW what would people pay for this? (So i dont feel too bad about what i paid for it ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shruman Posted October 19, 2008 Yeah fuckin beauty! Priceless... to us anyway. But $5 a knob is a good price but something that size I'd probly pay more. Curiosity what did u pay? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~shameless~ Posted October 19, 2008 Wow, i'm putting my hand up, i'm jealous as!! Thats the second best tbm i'v seen in my life,!! ( i saw my first best today in an id thread) I would assume at my local cactus specialist nursery (its a reatil nursery in s.e melb) i would expect too pay at least $300 for it, if i saw anything less than $250 i would get the credit card out in to time, if i was on more of a wage i would pay more than $300!! nice pic - thanks for posting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
incognito Posted October 19, 2008 i would check the soil it came in thoroughly for mealy bugs. to my eye it doesnt look very healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conan Troutman Posted October 19, 2008 i would check the soil it came in thoroughly for mealy bugs. to my eye it doesnt look very healthy. the cactus hunter has struck again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divinersage Posted October 19, 2008 mmmmmm slab of tooheys, i am jealous :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
incognito Posted October 19, 2008 the cactus hunter has struck again yes i am great. you miss me retero dont u? i can tell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Free Man Posted October 20, 2008 $25for one with one pup. That is what I had to pay Gilligan You should have just waited hey instead of trading great score they aren't that common so good on ya, mate The graft you sent is doin well almost in full sun now!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conan Troutman Posted October 20, 2008 the cactus hunter has struck again yes i am great. you miss me retero dont u? i can tell. u know I luuuuuuuv it...mmmmmm beeeerrrr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gilligan Posted October 20, 2008 Freeman... yeah, i should've waited, but then the opportunity prob wouldn't've come up, and i'd've been stuck with nothing... Shruman... 140 was the end price, so i'm still happy with it. Incognito... Had checked all the roots when i got it out of the ground at the nursery, looks ok to me... I've watered it with a dilute mancozeb though, will do the same for the next 4 weeks, should kill anything nasty. Washed off all the soil from there, and put it in a cacti mix with some coarse riversand mixed 75:25, so should be pretty schmick now... we'll see... I've got a few pups now, so if people are chasing, PM away... grin. The majority of the plant stays as is now though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharxx101 Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) Nice score! I will have to post some pics of the 2 TBM's that I have they both look totally different. This TBM has small pups got this as a cutting off a friend a while ago. she is shooting out 5 pups. http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/s...01/IMG_7008.jpg This one has huge pups, seed grown, bought it off a friend. http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/s...01/IMG_7009.jpg EDIT: for pics Edited October 21, 2008 by sharxx101 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Posted October 21, 2008 ^ They both look like the standard TBM to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herbologist Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) Seed grown TBM ? Edit: Oh yeah, Wild looking TBM Gilligan Edited October 21, 2008 by salem13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyAmine. Posted October 21, 2008 Yep, they look the same to me, just different stages of growth and or conditions. Also, its unlikely thet the tbm was grown from seed but rather is just a clone. If it was grown from seed then thats very cool and particularly unusual! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Posted October 21, 2008 There's no denying you got a sweet find. That price is pretty fair considering the size of the old gal I might have to PM you about them extra pups... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marsha Posted October 24, 2008 Operative Abort W A G G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gilligan Posted October 24, 2008 Operative Abort W A G G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mu! Posted October 24, 2008 gilligan you filthy cactus WHORE! nice find mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutant Posted October 25, 2008 I think you will be even more proud when it feel alright in its new pot and start growing again ;) Nice monster! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Turkey Posted December 11, 2008 (edited) ahhh yes the TBM from frasers... i went down there to put a bid on it but already tagged with your name... spewin at least it will get taken care of now!!! frasers were selling pups for $2 each! oh and it is the same plant in my id thread! Edited March 31, 2009 by subbo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gilligan Posted December 11, 2008 you should check out hydro express on warton road they have a range of ethno cacti! yeah right... will check it out, seeing it's close... grin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
