simhanada Posted April 8, 2013 cactus people are so strange.. haha, that the warning one of my friends who primarily grows bromeliads gave to me before we walked into a big cacti nursery open day many years ago. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted April 8, 2013 They have monster flowers do you know if they are self fertile? Their fruit is so good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowfella Posted April 10, 2013 No idea mate, had nothing to cross it with so I guess we'll find out if they are self fertile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mushroomman Posted April 20, 2013 This morning I grafted this strange looking trichocereus puquiensis x scop seedling and had a look at my validus seedlings which look like every seed have germinated I'm really excited to see what these turn out like:) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J Smith Posted April 20, 2013 It's supposed to get to zero here tonight so I moved my potted trichs and other sensitive cactus to a more sheltered area for the winter. I put a lot of my trichs in the ground this summer so they're just going to have to tough out although I do expect they'll get some holes due to frost damage come spring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Getafix Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) Planted a cut of Tipz Macro, over 2 meters tall and a nice fat cut of Goliath. Cheers Tipz. Edited May 5, 2013 by Getafix 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nemisty Posted May 5, 2013 Lol Getafix thats a whole lotta macrogonus right there. I can only imagine how much of a task that would have been to get that transported on site, and propped upright. If that refuses to pup and keeps growing I wonder how tall that will go to? Theres a pachanoi at a beach close to me thats another story above the house its standing next to, just due to the fact it only has three main limbs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Getafix Posted May 5, 2013 Hey Nemistry, It actually wasn't too bad to move and plant, have done a few big ones in the past so got a good method going on. Time will tell how big it will get, just hope if it topples over one day I am no where near it as it has some mean spines, lol! Getafix Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qualia Posted May 6, 2013 looks like someone didn't like the cold mornings. question: should i cut the pup off the side, pop it in the shed and lay it flat, or is she a goner? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhoenixSon Posted May 6, 2013 leave it, chances are it will just scar over. tough fuckers usually 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted May 6, 2013 I'd lop off that pup just in case. Pup looks fine, stump not so good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted May 8, 2013 We like your pictures Zelly.. May we see? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tipz Posted May 8, 2013 I am beginning the arduous task of unearthing and transporting all my babies to a farm where they can never be found. drastic measures undertaken to avoid having my whole collection ( years and years worth ) taken from underneath my nose which has just happened to a close friend on this forum A sad day indeed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zelly Posted May 8, 2013 A few weeks ago I decided to BAP my variegated tbms to get more pups... one of which resulted in this bad boy... a jourd seemed to want to flower then I spotted a turbocharged alonsoi and nearby a few others begging for attention 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtle_hermit Posted May 8, 2013 @zelly, awesome as always. The jourd certainly seems happy. @jihadist, are you in Aus? I heard about the plant ban that was getting thrown around but didn't know it went into effect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactuscarl Posted May 8, 2013 Put half my cacti in the ground it took 2 days it's not the best pic but you get the idea 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactuscarl Posted May 8, 2013 Holy shit zelly that thing is f***ing awsome. I'm constantly admiring all the ridiculously cool plants you have to show off but that's awsome its a variegated, monstrose, monstrose also can you tell me the variety of loph that is with the big tufts of hair second from the bottom please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tipz Posted May 8, 2013 @zelly, awesome as always. The jourd certainly seems happy. @jihadist, are you in Aus? I heard about the plant ban that was getting thrown around but didn't know it went into effect. http://www.shaman-australis.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=35583 The information in this thread linked here is enough for me to take the precaution. ( I have had many many dealings and communications with the member this has occurred to and quite frankly It makes me nervous ! ( by the way... It's Tipz here... went for a spur of the moment name change when the law fired the first shots of the war against our collections. So the cactus jihadist I now am ! ) 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kykeion Posted May 8, 2013 Wow zelly! Cant wait to see what happens with those pups! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Change Posted May 10, 2013 Hey everyone Ive been traveling up north for the last week and i came home to find my favorite baby fried in the sun , she is abit squishy, im not really sure what to do besides keep her out of direct sun light. If i knew this was going to happen i would have never left her home alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rum and Monkeys Posted May 10, 2013 I had one do this, I made sure the marked side was not getting too much light and it eventually recovered with minimal marks. Today I opened a box I packed about 7 months ago and it had a heap of cuttings in them! A lot were dry and dead some were still growing with albino pups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qualia Posted May 10, 2013 A lot were dry and dead cactus cuttings? don't give up, you might be surprised just what will actually strike root and pup, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rum and Monkeys Posted May 10, 2013 Nah, I'm not qualia. Some are either etiolated, scared from no light, severely dehydrated and with mould/black marks (that look like they will survive) or so bad that they have oozed onto the cardboard, then dried in a black once slimy puddle, lol. See how we go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites