Berengar Posted December 26, 2014 But if they find a 6th species in Astrophytum, you can be sure it wont be cheap the first few years, nor will seed. You mean 7th, right? Astrophytum caput-medusae was discovered over a decade ago, and both the seeds and (grafted) plants still aren't cheap. I've read that first seedlings (~ 3cm tall) were sold for about 500 euro in 2005. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutant Posted December 26, 2014 Hmmm actually I counted caput medusae the 5th... what am I missing ?? maybe I dont consider aureus a species, just a blond form of capricorn.... hm... okey, hey the 7th... I forgot A. coachuilense but anyways, yeah Tangich that's what I was saying... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hostilis Posted December 26, 2014 It appears God has blessed me this solstice with a crested aztekium pup. Keeping my fingers crossed. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☽Ţ ҉ĥϋηϠ₡яღ☯ॐ€ðяئॐ♡Pϟiℓℴϟℴ Posted December 27, 2014 (edited) WOOOOOO!!! CEEEELERBRATE GOOOD TAAAAMES C'MOWN! hope it explodes into this soon for ya buddy Edited December 27, 2014 by ☽Ţ ҉ĥϋηϠ₡яღ☯ॐ€ðяئॐ♡Pϟiℓℴϟℴ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hostilis Posted December 27, 2014 I can't say for sure yet if it's a crest, but I can hope!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutant Posted December 27, 2014 awesome!!! thats a ritterii no? congrats for starting aztecium from seed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hostilis Posted December 27, 2014 Yes it is riterii. And thanks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irabionist Posted March 29, 2015 Finally ended up sowing my valdezii seeds. These two have germinated still 18 more to go 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☽Ţ ҉ĥϋηϠ₡яღ☯ॐ€ðяئॐ♡Pϟiℓℴϟℴ Posted March 29, 2015 yayy thanks for sharing , my supplier fell short so far and i bought em aaaages ago cant wait to see yours's progression Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
franky Posted April 2, 2015 Is that species legal to get seeds of yet? Not to be that guy, buy I am actually curious!! Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mystical oyster Posted April 2, 2015 Got my first a ritteri on the way, cost me 12 bux! Yay! Photos soon 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmattz0r Posted April 3, 2015 some riterii grafts 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxuel Powers III Posted April 13, 2015 anyone know about what size a Valdezii should start to put off flowers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philocacti Posted April 14, 2015 Finally got my hands on an Aztekium graft, it was a gift 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
modern.shaman Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) anyone know about what size a Valdezii should start to put off flowers? I suspect around 1 inch in diameter grafted; I'll update with a photo when mine bloom. Edited May 3, 2015 by modern.shaman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upside Posted May 3, 2015 I bought this already grafted about a year ago. It flowered in January this year and is about an inch in diameter. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Cursive Posted May 5, 2015 Nice! Is Dragon Fruit stock better or the same as using Myrtillocactus for Aztekium/Ariocarpus? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upside Posted May 5, 2015 Nice! Is Dragon Fruit stock better or the same as using Myrtillocactus for Aztekium/Ariocarpus? Not sure mate. I bought it already grafted. It's been a bit slow in growth, but will see how it goes next summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theuserformallyknownasd00d Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Wrong pics thread sorry wasn't aztekiums Edited May 5, 2015 by theuserformallyknownasd00d Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theuserformallyknownasd00d Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Wrong pic thread lol Edited May 5, 2015 by theuserformallyknownasd00d Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wert Posted May 5, 2015 Im sure i mentioned this in another topic/thread but in there natural environment teki's are symbiotic with a particular fungus. That is not to say you cant get them to germinate but it makes germy rates really hit n miss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
modern.shaman Posted May 5, 2015 Dragon Fruit stock seems to promote more flowering in most scions and they are more water tolerant than other stocks. Still a little too early to call it a WIN but here is an aztekium ritteri degraft that is rooting :D The center one looks to be rooting Here are the possible roots; Not the old stock rerooting from the center (pereskiopsis) This is after 3-4 months Most of my previous attempts just ends up with the aztekium drying out. Just a few more grafts from seed Aztekium ritteri crest Aztekium ritteri with hidden pereskiopsis stock (rerooted after cutting back; not sure if it will rot or not) 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philocacti Posted May 6, 2015 So what method did you use to root it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
