Hellonasty Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Always wanted to say that. Anyway plenty of talk on here about lophs and grafting etc and the comp is just starting up so I thought I would share some inspiration. Here are a few Lophophora grafts I did a few seasons ago, growth has been pretty good. Bottle top off of Pepsi bottle to size comparison. The little guy on the right I did at the end of last summer for a bit of fun. Edited November 7, 2011 by Hellonasty 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactuscarl Posted November 8, 2011 Very nice they look so healthy are they all lw's ? You have inspired jealousy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellonasty Posted November 8, 2011 Yep Williamsii the one with the hundreds of heads is the Caespitose form. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seldom Posted November 8, 2011 ! impressive! looking really nice man, i like it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yawning Man Posted November 8, 2011 Shit. Those grafts are incredible. They look very healthy as well. Do you ever have any problems with fungus or diseases in between the pups? cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellonasty Posted November 8, 2011 Thanks, I appreciate the comments. Yawning Man, They are kept under cover and don't get wet from the rain unless there is a storm (sideways rain). Additionally I add fungicide to my watering once or twice a year, usually mid Autumn preparing for winter and when they break dormancy after winter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ethos Posted November 8, 2011 very nice, beautiful grafts hellonasty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bretloth Posted November 8, 2011 My knees buckled and I need to go clean up now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zelly Posted November 8, 2011 Very Nice HN. I've a few questions.... Why did you opt for a spachianus stock for the caes? Also, doesnt it appear that the scion on the tallest root stock has what appears to be a lot of spider webs on it? What is that fine filament like material? When zooming in on the primary head of this scion, it appears to me that there may be a few seeds in the dried flower appearing at the woolly areole at the 9 o'clock position, and quite possibly in the one at the 10 o'clock position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoOnThen Posted November 8, 2011 One day I hope my babies will grow up to be as big as yours Thanks for posting the porn HN Cheers Got Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellonasty Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) Very Nice HN. I've a few questions.... Why did you opt for a spachianus stock for the caes? Also, doesnt it appear that the scion on the tallest root stock has what appears to be a lot of spider webs on it? What is that fine filament like material? When zooming in on the primary head of this scion, it appears to me that there may be a few seeds in the dried flower appearing at the woolly areole at the 9 o'clock position, and quite possibly in the one at the 10 o'clock position. Zelly, Spachianus is a great stock, I have found Lophos in particular really like it and they will grow quite rapidly. Yes there are a few spider webs on the plant, I hadn't checked on them for a while and a small garden spider had made a home on the tricho stock. I'm not sure what you mean regarding filament material ? As for seeds, there was a heap stuck in the tufts on a couple of the heads, I get lazy and don't remove them Edited November 8, 2011 by Hellonasty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naja naja Posted November 8, 2011 I rekon it's good to have spiders living on my cacti, figure they help keep sum of the bad insects away, either by eating or just getting caught up in their webs. Fuck load better than spider mites anyways Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Francois le Danque Posted November 8, 2011 HOOLEY DOOLEY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fluss Posted November 8, 2011 "pretty good growth" Pretty? PRETTY... You spoiled brat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutant Posted November 8, 2011 kool thanks for sharing dude Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danshaman Posted November 10, 2011 I may have to go change my pants! very very nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philocacti Posted November 10, 2011 Great grafts very inspiring. I never tried on spachianus before. I sure would love to try it out. So how do you secure the graft on the stock? pantyhose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellonasty Posted November 11, 2011 Philo, For seedlins I use nothing. For bigger buttons I use sinkers attached to each end of a small cotton sling and then place small sections of slate on top of the buttons for added weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philocacti Posted November 11, 2011 I tried the no-pressure tek with a very small button but it failed. So when you say seedlings, how old do mean less than a year? Or even younger? I would assume that you place them in a high humidity dome when you use no pressure to secure the seedling ?? I'm asking this because I never put a columnar graft in a humidity dome, I'm scared it would invite rot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellonasty Posted November 12, 2011 When referring to seedlings I'm meaning less than 6months from germination. I place a plastic cover over the top to reduce air circulation over the cut surface, but leave a hole in the top. This allows for the cut surface to dry slowly but doesn't usually cause any bacteria issues. I only do this fir seedlings no need for any type of humidity device for larger buttons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
