paradox Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) Well it's nearly the 10 year anniversary of getting this plant as a tiny seedling.. To me it's a special one & i think it's time to spread it around (i really didn't want to chop it to be honest but in need of some extra funds ;)In 2005 i visited Hamiltons nursery & they had a big batch of their bridgesii seedlings ready to go.. there were maybe 3 or 4 hundred seedlings & i had the pick of the bunch.. out of the most interesting/vigorous/pretty plants that i picked, this one was always stood out to me as it was the most vigorous & good looking, had amazing glaukus qualities, always grew in a wonderfully symetrical way & from the very beginning pupped from the base really nicely..Many people have grown out hamiltons cacti as they supply many bunn*ngs stores & i personally have grown out literally hundreds of their bridgesii & still, this one is by far my favorite, most beautiful, glaukus, symetrical & the very best personality Unless someone has a better example, i would like to propose this fella as the cream of the hamiltons crop.. I call it H1 as i couldn't think of a better name & to me it's by far hamiltons #1 plant.. is there another named clone called H1? if there is i will rename it, so just let me know..when it was a youngstera few months on..& these were taken a few days ago.. she's been a bit neglected the last year or two.. haven't watered or fed for at least a year so she's just been self sufficientI have just chopped every one of those branches (11) into 35cm cuttings ($30each + postage) & will be starting a thread in the sell/trade section soon if anyone wants in.. if you don't wanna wait just send a PM.. Edited December 14, 2014 by paradox 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogfrog Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I just love those water droplet and spine pics!A very beautiful bridgesii indeed, nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theuserformallyknownasd00d Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Nice plant mate, very bold indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hostilis Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Beautiful! That is definitely a name-worthy clone! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paradox Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 thanks guys, yeah i've always loved this one, she's beautiful heres another drippy spiney pic for you boggy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micromegas Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Nice plant^^ awesome photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrogen Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theuserformallyknownasd00d Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 How is everyone's h1 going? Mine got a hard life originally, rootbound in a 175mm pot with a medium I'd barley call soil haha. Been repotted for ~1mth and is looking nice and sxc 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2XB Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 (edited) Man looking nice!! Grown a lot more than the cut I grabbed back at the op Edited August 3, 2016 by doublebenno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theuserformallyknownasd00d Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Thanks DB! Can't wait for spring, she's in a 30L pot and i drilled extra holes so it can break into the ground with ease. Can't wait til it's a beast, think I was lucky getting the mid cut with two stumps up top. Made it pup like mad! post a pic of yours man 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2XB Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 5 minutes ago, theuserformallyknownasd00d said: Thanks DB! Can't wait for spring, she's in a 30L pot and i drilled extra holes so it can break into the ground with ease. Can't wait til it's a beast, think I was lucky getting the mid cut with two stumps up top. Made it pup like mad! post a pic of yours man I'll have a look if its not too embarrassing I'll post a piccy ;-) did u get a rooted mid cut?? Looks very impressive growth for a year and a half !! :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theuserformallyknownasd00d Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Na mate unrooted. It was just a stump. I thru it in a pot and it got watered maybe 5 times since then lol. Was in fairly plant filtered light until recently 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oatis Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 one summers growth seems to be growing fast such a nice bridge .. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theuserformallyknownasd00d Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Wow she's crankin!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampjrass Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 You've had some amazing growth on alttoa your cactus last summer mate well done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zed240 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 It does seem to be a pretty fast grower and definitely very attractive. I think you guys have gotten a bit more growth than I have so far though. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theuserformallyknownasd00d Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I may have multiple pups but both yours are kickin mines ass! Well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master B Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Mine stalled for ages. I think it will do a good season this year. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theuserformallyknownasd00d Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Yours looks like mine masterb, hopefully this year we catch up and can spread this guy round! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oatis Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 spine formation on the h1 is unreal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paradox Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 I haven’t checked this thread in about 5 years.. It’s really great & very satisfying to see everyone’s progress pictures, even if they’re a few years old now.. if anyone has pics of this clone, please post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Daze Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Absolutely BOOMING! LOL 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozer Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Where do I get one!? Looks amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paradox Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 gimme a few days & if i can help i'll pm ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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