Gambeard Posted October 29, 2017 Hey everyone, fairly new hear and just coming up to a year collecting trichos. Just wanting to know if there are many other members here in Tasmania with them? I'd love to buy some seedlings/cuts/rooted plants if possible. I don't really have anything ready for trade yet but have just sown about 1500 seeds and over 40 different hybrids so will have plenty in the near future . Any help would be much appreciated! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obtuse Posted October 29, 2017 Ex - tassie here. there are collectors in Tas, they come and go from this forum, but there are certainly some nice specimens around. i will be back for a couple of months soon. looking forward to seeing how my collection there is. are you north or south of the island? cactii in tas are pretty slow growing and a good greenhouse does wonders. I may be able to help you depending where in Tas you are located. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambeard Posted October 29, 2017 9 hours ago, obtuse said: Ex - tassie here. there are collectors in Tas, they come and go from this forum, but there are certainly some nice specimens around. i will be back for a couple of months soon. looking forward to seeing how my collection there is. are you north or south of the island? cactii in tas are pretty slow growing and a good greenhouse does wonders. I may be able to help you depending where in Tas you are located. Thanks for the reply! Yeah I've managed to hook up with a couple of other guys down here, most of them fairly new also. I'm in the south of the state, Hobart area. But do travel north from time to time. What area were you from? I'd love to come and check out your collection sometime when you're back? Alternatively am happy to pay for postage if it was a bit of a journey and you had the time to post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) RepresentNorthern Division. There's a few about, we are not the most common species.... Probably for good reason. Which part of the island does dictate how much ease you have in growing. I've always wondered why I haven't seen an East Coast lad or Las yet. Get into grafting onto Peres mate, it will change the game for you. Edited October 29, 2017 by waterboy 2.0 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obtuse Posted October 29, 2017 I am from far south, south of hobart. Most people ive meet on here seem to be from the north west, or hobart area. took me ages to get peres, and even that was slow growing for me. i can send photos when i get back. but not into people visiting my collection out of privacy concerns. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambeard Posted October 30, 2017 4 hours ago, waterboy 2.0 said: RepresentNorthern Division. There's a few about, we are not the most common species.... Probably for good reason. Which part of the island does dictate how much ease you have in growing. I've always wondered why I haven't seen an East Coast lad or Las yet. Get into grafting onto Peres mate, it will change the game for you. Getting into grafting is probably next on my list. Just propagated heaps of spach, and have a pretty vigorous pc that is turning into a pup machine. Ive just started doing some seeds under lights also. Do you have any peres? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambeard Posted October 30, 2017 2 hours ago, obtuse said: I am from far south, south of hobart. Most people ive meet on here seem to be from the north west, or hobart area. took me ages to get peres, and even that was slow growing for me. i can send photos when i get back. but not into people visiting my collection out of privacy concerns. Another southerner is good! Yeah I'd love to see some pics when you are back. I completely understand that you're not into strangers visiting your garden also. Hopefully we can meet one day and in a couple of years I'll have some stuff for trades. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obtuse Posted October 30, 2017 sure i can supply some pics. i need to make an assessment of the collection, and see what pups i have. i am bringing some pups back to victoria in order to develop a collection here. but i have plenty of excess seedlings, and cuts of things im not really interested in such as 'yowie' and some peruvianus cuts. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted October 30, 2017 Fkn southerners...lol.. And expats I run a small tight ship on Peres and on a regrowth phase atm, but can get some starter stock out at some stage. I may be cutting a few things which may be of interest, just gotta get some mild weather and feeling OK to be poking about the ghouse of a day to size things up. I'm mostly poking about them at night ...and I am usually pretty well medicated 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambeard Posted October 30, 2017 Obtuse when do you think you will be back in Tas? I'll send you a message when you're down here if you like. I don't have a yowie yet so would definitely be interested in a cut. Thanks Haha Waterboy I feel the same about those bloody northerners! ;) and no rush just whenever you're feeling up to it man, that'd be awesome cheers. If you get a chance to send any pics at all too that'd be cool! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obtuse Posted October 30, 2017 Be in Tas mid december, post EGA and things have settled. sure, pretty sure i have a yowie to spare. is there anything you can swap for it? ill check my peres stock too 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambeard Posted November 1, 2017 As mentioned I don't really have anything for trade at the moment, most of mine are cuts I've picked up in the last 6 months and still establishing roots. I have a couple of small bridgesii seedlings I have doubles of that I can trade, other than that I can give you money. I'm waiting on this years seeds to grow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obtuse Posted November 1, 2017 na, keep your seedlings till they grow out, you wont see their true form till they are older, and thats when interesting features show. happy to just give a piece away, maybe you can help me out another time when your collection is bigger. spread the love. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambeard Posted November 2, 2017 I'll definitely have some stuff for you and others in the future. Thanks a bunch! I appreciate the kindness. I'll chat to you soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peyofox Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) On 10/29/2017 at 10:16 PM, obtuse said: cactii in tas are pretty slow growing and a good greenhouse does wonders. Depends on where you are and what species are being grown. Trichs absolutely love my outdoors, Southern Tasmanian environment But yeah, a greenhouse is definitely a must have to grow certain species down here. I'll be performing a cull in the near future, Gambeard. Will try to remember to send you a PM, or just keep an eye on 'Seed & Plant Exchange' section. Edited November 3, 2017 by Peyofox 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obtuse Posted November 3, 2017 nice photo Peyofox. beautiful specimens 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted November 3, 2017 beauty plants @Peyofox Do you have an idea of average rainfall in your neck of the woods? You've got microclimate going on goodThey be loving it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambeard Posted November 4, 2017 Wow nice pic Peyofox! You've got some beautiful plants! They seem to be really happy! l'll be sure to keep an eye out for some Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambeard Posted January 7, 2018 Bump. Any other Tassie folk out there? How's everyone's plants looking this summer? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caster Posted August 13, 2018 Tasmanian here! Would be great to get in contact with a few of you guys. Also does pereskiopsis even exist in tasmania? Haha, seems quite hard to get ahold of! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philocybe Posted August 15, 2018 Im from Tas and a new member, after lurking around for a bit . I recently became interested in growing cactii, atm only a couple small trichs, and would love to get hold of some pereskiopsis. I currently dont have much to trade but am interested in getting to know any like minded Tassie folk. Oh i hope last nights wind in the north hasnt wreaked too much havoc on everyones gardens, peace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caster Posted August 15, 2018 I'll be sure to share some if I ever find it! haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philocybe Posted August 15, 2018 Cheers mate, ill be sure to do the same Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humboldt Posted September 23, 2018 Another from the Tassie deep south. My fledgling collection is just starting to pick up. Cuts are swelling (maybe water next month) rooted seedlings are putting on a little growth. I have them in a pickers shed that gets good sun and warmth but definately keen for a greenhouse one day. Take away containers came out of the prop tent today. Amazing pic Peyofox im inspired to get some in the ground but am uncertain about too much rain and screaming frosts. Does the fence provide the necessary warmth and protection? Philo and Caster, Ive got about 10 or so little peres from some single node propagating a few weeks ago. Happy to send a piece your way when the time comes so you can do the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peyofox Posted September 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Humbolt said: Another from the Tassie deep south. My fledgling collection is just starting to pick up. Cuts are swelling (maybe water next month) rooted seedlings are putting on a little growth. I have them in a pickers shed that gets good sun and warmth but definately keen for a greenhouse one day. Take away containers came out of the prop tent today. Amazing pic Peyofox im inspired to get some in the ground but am uncertain about too much rain and screaming frosts. Does the fence provide the necessary warmth and protection? Philo and Caster, Ive got about 10 or so little peres from some single node propagating a few weeks ago. Happy to send a piece your way when the time comes so you can do the same. Hey mate. I have a raised garden bed with excellent drainage. Plants get full sun during the day and my yard is quite sheltered. Where I am situated (fairly coastal), I very, very rarely get any frosts. Although they have been through plenty of hail storms over the years and it didn't seem to bother them at all. For a small place Tassie has some very varying weather conditions. However, from my experience, trichs are very tough and forgiving plants to grow. Start them off in pots and plant in the ground once they are reasonably established. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites