Conditions for Lophophora flowering

[Guest Mesqualero]

I am wondering what kind of conditions are required for a loph. williamsii to flower..

[spiraleyes]

my pup just shot a seed pod!

heheeee....mummy!

[terah]

Congratulations Spiral.

[woof woof woof]

Many cacti flower when stressed....

My Lop hops usually flower when watered after a long period of drought.

[Guest Trichus]

Mine seems to flower after I give it a little fertilizer or lime and water. It shot out a flower about a week ago.

Being such watery things, cactii are quite influenced by the moon (or part of the same rhythm).

BTW the 14th of this month was a new moon.

Anyone else get flowers recently?

[Guest Ramon]

Age is also a factor.

I have also found that when the fruit come out, you have to collect them fairly quickly as they seem to dissapear. I would guess that ants take them.

[Guest Mesqualero]

Ok thanks guys I spose Ill have to bide my time....

ermm Any special fertilising requiired for flowering?

[woof woof woof]

After a long period of drought, it has finally started to rain ... and a few of my Lophos immediately sarted to flower!

[ave]

mostly they will flower after a dry and cold periode.

 

Originally posted by Mesqualero:

I am wondering what kind of conditions are required for a loph. williamsii to flower..

[MeneerCactus]

Originally posted by Mesqualero:

I am wondering what kind of conditions are required for a loph. williamsii to flower..

Well after there rest periode they start flowering. I discovered that a cool rest periode boost the flowering. I live in Holland and in winter they stand sunny but not warm.

After the first few mistings the older ones suck them full of water and start flowering. I have not seen a Lopho flower within 4 years, have heard that it is possiblein the second year!

Eric