Jox Posted March 21, 2013 Hi, I was just wondering if any members here collect Alluadia's? Alluadia's come from Madagascar & from what I can find there are six species. I would like to hear from people that have this growing or know any useful information about it. I have a little one growing in a pot which was labeled A.procera & I came across a decent sized one last year which got blown down last month so I have a few nice cuttings here, I am not 100% sure which one this big one is but when I work it out I will put some cuttings up for trade or sale. Here is a few photos of the big on standing (last year) & some of the cuttings, if you know what Alluadia it is or can give me any advise please let me know. Cheers jox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellonasty Posted March 21, 2013 I believe strictly speaking these are not a cactus, but rather a succulents May be it's just me but they aren't the prettiest looking plants either. I guess the appeal come from their origin. Personally I'm a cacti man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jox Posted March 21, 2013 I believe strictly speaking these are not a cactus, but rather a succulents May be it's just me but they aren't the prettiest looking plants either. I guess the appeal come from their origin. Personally I'm a cacti man I prefer my cacti as well , & your right its not a cactus but are very closely related, another interesting thing about them is they are dioecious making them either male or female. I think they make for a very interesting feature in the garden & go well with my Pachypodiums. Cheers jox 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted March 21, 2013 I have one the same as yours Jox, just alot smaller. I find it to be quite attractive, of course its got nothing on a blue peru Mine dropped all its leaves for winter and looked dead for a few months, but i was impressed with how quiclky the new leaves sprouted. I tipped mine, in the hope it would sprout multiple limbs, but alas, it just stuck out one new growing tip so i felt a bit silly. Yours is huuge Jox. Growing any other madagascans? I have always been fascinated by madagascar and daydreamed of exploring the jungle there since i was a wee bean sprout. I have a couple miniature euphoribia sp found only in madagascar, but they are suffering in my climate 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jox Posted March 22, 2013 Yeah Boggy, I think there pretty cool. That big one in the photo is not mine (well the owner said I can take anything spikes) so it kind of is & it is still growing health on the ground, that"s why I started this post to see if there was any interest & maybe help members get a cutting . I must admit I hooked on anything Madagascar too , I have a few Pachy's from there also. As far as the leaves go it is deciduous, so it will drop its leaves but they can re-appear in a matter of days with warming temps & a solid day of rain. Also pruning your plant is a good idea (make sure to root & grow the cuttings), I would try pruning again Boggy as this is the only way to thicken them up & keep them manageable in a pot. If anyone in Australia thinks like me & Boggy & would like to grow this unusually plant let me know Cheers jox 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
