cactus kate Posted July 6, 2012 hi there just wondering if anyone can help put me in the right direction to obtain and purchase a crest or seeds dont mind what kind have tried and tried on ebay and always loose have a mate that bids for me as i have no computer at home cheers everyone would ideally love one of those montrose looking ones but am keeping every eye open Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted July 6, 2012 Hamiltons nursery has Trichocereus crests. There are plenty of crests out there though. I've bought heaps of weird plants from Bunnings and Big W and local markets. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=crest+cacti&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1422&bih=839&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&authuser=0&ei=u3X2T5P2Dua4iQfl7KXdBg Do they have Bunnings in Tas? If they do and you can get cacti ask if they will do a special order for a few different sorts of crest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myco Posted July 6, 2012 So you know you cannot get crest seed cresting is a mutation that just happens sometimes 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactuscarl Posted July 6, 2012 I have euphorbia trigonus crests 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bread Filter Posted July 6, 2012 hi there just wondering if anyone can help put me in the right direction to obtain and purchase a crest or seeds dont mind what kind have tried and tried on ebay and always loose have a mate that bids for me as i have no computer at home cheers everyone would ideally love one of those montrose looking ones but am keeping every eye open Use an Auction sniper program like Just Snipe. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted July 6, 2012 I have never heard of that before? You may have just revolutionised my ebay existence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saguaro Posted July 6, 2012 i could probably get you a pup off a monstrose cereus peruvianus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bread Filter Posted July 6, 2012 I have never heard of that before? You may have just revolutionised my ebay existence. and now it will never be same again. Enjoy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoOnThen Posted July 6, 2012 I have been using a Quick snipe for a few years and at the start it was great but these days there seems to be a lot of people using one. It defiantly can stop the price being pushed up early. Sorry back to the crest's Cheers Got Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkSpark Posted July 6, 2012 I have euphorbia trigonus crests can i please buy one ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zelly Posted July 8, 2012 I have euphorbia trigonus crests can i please buy one ! hey you can buy one or both of my two Euphorbia lactea variegata cristates shown growing in a 15 cm pot 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactus kate Posted August 9, 2012 still searching for the famous crest have purchased a small one of cactus carl is in the mail but looks like i an not getting still waiting i have fingers crossed anyone willing to part with any cheers kate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactus kate Posted August 10, 2012 am trying dont u worry put a offer on all but alway loose cause cant watch them at work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) Poytens Nursery (I think thats the right spelling) use to have a few different crests, no trichs though. I am not sure if its still open (havent lived that way for years), but its the one you see off the highway, before you head into Ulverstone - traveling towards Burnie (on left hand side of Hway). May be worth an investigation Kate as not far from you. WB EDIT - generally most ebay folk wont send cacti this way, you know quarantine and all.... Edited August 10, 2012 by waterboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactus kate Posted August 11, 2012 are you serious last time i went there they had nothing the owner died few years ago now the son is in charge and it is on the market for sale any chance you could tell me when you seen crests pls have never ever seen one here cheers kate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted August 11, 2012 Only trying to help Kate Be 4+ years back Kate - the son has obviously ruined the nursery as it was one of the best on the NW Coast and had a lot of rare plants. All the knowledge and obviously love went with the old fella (RIP). They did have some spectacular massive Opuntia crests, amongst others. Someone on the coast would had to have grabbed some, they will be out there...... Crests have been sold many times Kate of various species, Bunnings has had a few succulent ones before, Evandale Market has had a few turn up I have seen - still no trich ones . Cacti are in general out of fashion in Tas as the climate is challenging for anyone with a passing interest to keep em alive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactus kate Posted August 22, 2012 cheers thanks will follow up on the market try bunnings most weekends and never seen a crest get a few different ones there i dont have but not often cherrs kate shame about poyntons hey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bread Filter Posted August 22, 2012 cheers thanks will follow up on the market try bunnings most weekends and never seen a crest get a few different ones there i dont have but not often cherrs kate shame about poyntons hey Ask your Bunnings what day they get their Cacti delivery and meet the truck there. There are usually a few people who pick out all the good stuff when it arrives at my Bunnings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactus kate Posted August 24, 2012 cacti to bunnings every tuesday in tasmania but they cant do no special order dam bastards man i want better stock here in tasmania and know one understands my need and addiction ha ha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactus kate Posted August 24, 2012 personal thanks to bread filter for you info for bunnings cheers was helpful tryed anyhow is all we can do thanks kate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bread Filter Posted August 24, 2012 personal thanks to bread filter for you info for bunnings cheers was helpful tryed anyhow is all we can do thanks kate Your welcome mate. Glad I could help. Keep checking Ebay for the well known crest seller. Also try emailing them to ask if they have any more. Say you missed out on their auctions or something. I'll PM you the seller's username later when I remember and have more time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactus kate Posted August 24, 2012 cheers have tried on many auctions and due to not being able to watch all the time being computer mainly at work but trying to sort out computer at home cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bread Filter Posted August 24, 2012 cheers have tried on many auctions and due to not being able to watch all the time being computer mainly at work but trying to sort out computer at home cheers Use justsnipe.com and find out the reason why you were losing auctions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
