Jox Posted November 27, 2012 (edited) Hi everyone, This might interest anyone who can pick up cacti in s/e QLD or if you see something you like thats little enough or can be made into a cutting, I can post. I woke up this morning filling good until I got a phone call of a mate, to tell me he will be destroying an old couple's cacti garden in a couple of days . I jumped in the car filled with emotions, Excitement "what might I find", Disappointment "why get rid of a long term cacti garden", Anger & Hatred " fucking grand-kids should not come before cactus!!" Anyway when I got there & no one was home so I went for a walk around a took some photos. Euphorbia's? Cacti / Succulents? Cacti ? Cacti? Cacti with fruit? Now i'm not 100% sure what there plans are with these plants, as far as I know they want them removed. If you see anything that interest you please post here & I'll see what I can do . I would be deverstated to see these plants go to the greenwaste! Cheers jox Edited November 27, 2012 by Jox 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactuscarl Posted November 27, 2012 Hey man I'm in se Qld would love a cutting from most of them except euphorbias I could come out there or meet you somewhere I would really like to come meet you and check what they have got provide the owners would be fine with it anyways very interested keep us posted 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted November 27, 2012 HOLY SHIT SAVE THE COLUMNS I SEE pachycereus marginatus in your photos That is something I would love to have. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted November 27, 2012 and that Pachypodium dude I will give you Cash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortly Posted November 27, 2012 I'd be keen on any or all of the fero's, steno's, piloso's, cereus, yeah ok all the fruit bearing cacti. Happy to bring the ute if that helps? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted November 27, 2012 Happy to help Shortly if he needs some muscle. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spice-of-life Posted November 27, 2012 Hi Jox, I am in SEQ and would be able to pickup cuttings/plants next Thursday. Would it be possible to have a dig around for some Bridgesii cuttings or plants? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactuscarl Posted November 27, 2012 Ow yeah I ment to say id be happy to come dig them out or cut them up with you if you'd like just let us know where and when if the owners would be happy with that 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactuscarl Posted November 27, 2012 Damn had my eye on the pachypodium but I've already got a few of those ones that size tho I have a bunch of different ones if your interested stillman just swing up a pm 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horus Posted November 27, 2012 Its great that all those goodies will go to loving homes and not landfill. Enjoy your bounty boys. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoOnThen Posted November 27, 2012 The crested euphobia is a beast but a bit to big to send my way. I would be interested in the crest near the Fero's if it becomes available Cheers Got 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myco Posted November 27, 2012 fuck man i'd be digging up everything in sight take it all dont let it be destroyed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldtop Posted November 27, 2012 Id be keen on that myrtillocactus looking bad boy if no ones yet claimed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CβL Posted November 27, 2012 I can imagine them going to the cactus nursery and saying "We'll have one of everything that goes outdoors". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jox Posted November 27, 2012 Looks like I'm a sucker for cactus, haha. My mate has told me its all going, even the things with out spines. He has put in the quote to rip it up & chip it & take it to the dump(2 days work). He starts next week, so tomorrow I will start digging & taking everything I can, I have little time & the pressure is on, BUT I promise all of my fellow cacti lovers out there its not going to the dump!! The only thing I ask of you all in return, is people will have to help me move them on, as I rent a house & by the start of next week my yard will be full of plants & cuttings, I will have heaps of great deals & freebies for anyone who can get them. When I get them home, I will take better photos & do my best to ID what I can & post it here for all to see Cheers jox 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted November 27, 2012 I'm flat out with my course and a work contact till Saturday Free Sunday Tuesday and Thursday next week, my missus says you gotta save some of those Euphorbias too lol. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jox Posted November 27, 2012 Thanks for all the offers for help . I asked the bloke thats doing the job if I can take a few mates to do a day hunting & gathering & he was not keen (He has quoted to clean out the garden & take it away & get his $$, He thinks if a group cacti enthusiasts rock up & blow there load over the garden, the owners will realize what they could be worth & not pay him. Trust me it crossed my mind last night to go & tell the owners I will clean out the garden & talk the plants as payment.) Anyway like I was saying, I will spend the next few days working my ass off & bring it all back to mine. One weekend in the beginning of December I will organize some food & drinks & open my house to any members who are keen these plants or would just like to meet Regards jox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ilovecacti Posted November 27, 2012 Wow, I don't know what the tall thing on the left is in picture #3 but I am definitely interested in a cutting, it's amazing! Also interested in one of those pachypodium pups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted November 27, 2012 thatwould be Euphorbia phuckingrad lol I recon the Euphobias are probably the real pick. Some very large plants in those photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dionysus Posted November 28, 2012 i would perhaps like the small crest in picture number 25 if this has not been claimed and you would be happy to arrange postage for it, at my expense of course Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactuscarl Posted November 28, 2012 Yeah euphorbia look real nice but that deadly sap puts me off I almost went bind last time I had to trash one. I hit it with an axe and it sprayed in my eye it was one of the most painful things I've ever felt for 5 hours. Lots of them will even burn your skin badly unless you wash the sap off strait away so be careful if when you dig them up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactuscarl Posted November 28, 2012 You are a lucky man jox I was just have a better look at those photos if they are getting rid of everything I would be grabbing all those aloe heaps of those agava some me those are awsome old and hard to come by. In the 4th last photo behind the pilosocereus there is a draceana drako (probably incorrect spelling) dragon tree apparently ppl sell smaller ones than that for 500 bucks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactuscarl Posted November 28, 2012 Scratch that last msg id grab everything especially if I didn't know what it was. Id really like that giant gasteria I can see poking out it looks like an aloe but has no spines and has hard leaves if your not keeping that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
